Chess Players Association of India

Chess Players Association of India (CPAI) is an association of chess players in India affiliated to the All India Chess Federation. The objective of this association is to serve a common forum for players for Indian chess players and promote the game in particular.

History
The CPAI had formed to protest a 10% prize money cut imposed on the players by the All India Chess Federation in mid-2004. The association has stuck ever since catering to the needs of the players and forming a group to protect the rights of the Indian chess players