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Rs 5.5 lakh! Arjuna Awardee slams chess federation over unpaid prize money

Abhijeet Gupta has alleged that his Rs 5.5 lakh winners prize from the Odisha GM Open, held in January 2026 with a Rs 45 lakh prize pool, remains unpaid. The Arjuna Awardee criticised organisers and the All India Chess Federation for a lack of accountability, saying repeated emails went unanswered. Gupta urged authorities to protect the dignity and trust of Indian chess players.

9 May 2026 2:44 pm