8–13 of January All India chess federation for the Blind (AICFB) organized an international tournament that took place at the Purple Fest in Goa. The Purple Fest is an event that highlights that impaired persons can achieve far more than often is expected. The fest includes different sports activities and exhibitions, for instance regarding education for persons with different impairments. Considering that thousands of persons took part; I am impressed by the efforts that AICFB had done. An example of this is that the minister of social affairs of the federation of Goa was the one who opened the chess tournament. The government of Goa and the AICFB also expressed their generosity by offering free board and lodging.

The tournament was a seven rounds Swiss tournament, 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment. 31 players from six countries took part. The atmosphere was friendly and the arbiters competent. Although your humble dinosaur was highest rated, the two first places were occupied by the Indian players Subendhu Kumar Patra and Gangolli Kishan, both on 5,5 points. Followed by myself and Axadxon Kimsanboyev on 5 points. For more details including approximately hundred games from the tournament see: https://chess-results.com/Tnr874002.aspx?lan=1

~ Jörgen Magnusson (IBCA President)