- The 'Checkmate Covid Initiative' was launched to help the chess community who are affected by the pandemic.
- It was launched at an online event that observed the presence of the President of FIDE (World Chess Federation) , Arkady Dvorkovich, Viswanathan Anand, Koneru Humpy, Sanjay Kapoor and Bharat Singh Chauhan.
- Under this initiative, the chess community affected by COVID-19 will be financially supported and will be provided with treatment from a team of doctors.
- Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand also lauded the initiative and made an appeal to the donors to contribute their worth for the cause.
- Static Part:
- HQ of AICF: Chennai
- President of AICF: Sanjay Kapoor
Question:
Q.1 What is the name of an initiative launched by the All India Chess Federation (AICF) to help the chess community who are affected by the pandemic?
a. ‘Fight Corona Initiative’
b. ‘Checkmate COVID-19’
c. 'Checkmate Covid Initiative'
d. None of the above
a. ‘Fight Corona Initiative’
b. ‘Checkmate COVID-19’
c. 'Checkmate Covid Initiative'
d. None of the above
