We are happy to inform you that Mr.Israel Gelfer, Vice President FIDE and member World Chess Championship Match committee has come to Chennai to finalize the arrangements in organizing the World Chess Championship Match 2013 between World Champion GM V.Anand and Challenger GM Magnus Carlsen.
In this connection an MOU will be signed between World Chess Federation (FIDE) and the All India Chess Federation & Tamilnadu State Chess Association today at 04.00.P.M. at hotel Raj Park, 180, T.T.K.Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 18.
Bharat Singh
Hon.Secretary
All India Chess Federation
Update: FIDE Vice President, Israel Gelfer signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the All India Chess Federation in Chennai regarding the World Championship Match 2013.
AICF and Tamil Nadu State Chess Association will be responsible for holding the match in Chennai, India on dates 6-26th November, 2013. The organizational costs will be 3,367,250 USD.
The contract will be drafted soon.

Memorandum of Understanding with the All India Chess Federation in Chennai regarding the World Championship Match 2013
