This international event, a collaboration between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, aims to elevate the profile of chess worldwide.

The three-day event, organised in collaboration with FIDE and IndianOil, began on June 19 within the prison walls.

A two-member team of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) will be at Chennai on Friday as part of their inspection for the World Championship venue.

Raising a red flag over delay in issuance of visas to players competing in the prestigious Candidates event, International chess federation FIDE on Saturday enjoined Canada to process the applications at the earliest