Vision Beyond Sight
Vision Beyond Sight is a meaningful initiative led by Chess for All, in collaboration with the All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB). The initiative aims to empower persons with visual impairment through the transformative power of chess.
Through this program, we strive to introduce structured chess training in schools for the visually impaired, creating opportunities for learning, confidence, and inclusion. At the same time, the initiative focuses on supporting talented Indian women visually impaired chess players by providing access to professional coaching, essential equipment, and assistance for tournament participation and travel.
Our Past Successes
Vision Beyond Sight is a step towards equal opportunity, nurturing talent, and enabling players
to see possibilities beyond limitations.
Become a Partner in History
We invite you to join us in making this Championship an unforgettable event. Together, we can celebrate the power of chess and empower visually impaired athletes.
What Our Supporters Say
I have interacted with many visually challenge players and I can say honestly that these players have a special talent to see the pieces in their mind when they play. For us it is very difficult to be able to imitate that special skill.
Grand Master Viswanathan Anand
We aim to spread awareness about blind chess and help in giving recognition and perks to the players who put India on the global map in blind chess.
Grand Master Vidit Gujrathi
That’s a great achievement. Please convey my congratulations to everyone in the team and tell them that we are extremely proud of them.
Sachin Tendulkar
Our Past Sucesses
- In Asian para games 2018, Our players won 5 medals which includes 1 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals.
- In Asian para games 2022, Our players won 8 medals which includes 2 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze medals.
- In last 25 years India participated in 6 Olympiads, 6 world chess championships, 9 world juniors, 5-woman world championship 4 world cup team event and 3 international open Championships. So far we 40+ medal winning performances in Various international tournaments
- We introduced annual selection cycle.
- 34 National championships (Men, Women, junior (under 19), School)
- Conducted 50+ FIDE rating national open chess Championship
- 250+ domestic Championships (Zonals, States, National open,
Invitation cup) for world championship. - AICFB produce 300+ FIDE rated blind chess players till now, very few
countries have achieved this land mark. - Since 1999, every year, AICFB has conducted selection cycle Zonal,
National B and National A to declare ‘National Champion’ and select
Indian team for world championship. - Providing infrastructure to the chess players for improve their game
(chess software with speech, Braille and audio books, coaching
camps, participation in the Championships with sighted Players) and
providing leadership with sound contribution at world level through
International Braille Chess Association (IBCA).
Appeal to Support Vision Beyond Sight
We humbly appeal to you to contribute to this cause. Your donation can help nurture hidden talent, create equal opportunities, and enable
visually impaired players to represent India with pride. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful difference.
Join us in turning challenges into opportunities and dreams into achievements.
About AICFB
All India Chess Federation for the Blind( AICFB) was established in 1997 and has been working for the promotion of chess in India for the blind. International Braille Chess Association (IBCA) which granted AICFB affiliation in1998,is responsible for the development and promotion of chess activities amongst the visually impaired all over the world.