About the Association
TDCA promotes and develops chess throughout Tirupur district. The Association supports players, parents, organisers, coaches, schools and chess institutions through player registration, tournaments, district selections, guidance and development activities.
Registration No.SRG/Thiruppur/83/2026
AffiliationTNSCA
Vision & objectives
Participation
Encourage children and adults across the district to take up chess.
Development
Support players as they progress from local events to higher levels.
Standards
Promote clear, fair and well-organised tournament practices.
Access
Make official information easier for families and organisers to find.
Office Bearers & Executive Committee
Term: 2026–2029
S
Honorary PresidentSivashanmugam
KP
PresidentK. P. K. Selvaraj
SB
Vice PresidentSivan Balasubramaniam
BR
Vice PresidentBoopathi Rayappagounder
SN
SecretarySakthi Nandhan S
KR
Joint SecretaryK. Ramalingam
AM
Joint SecretaryA. M. Gowthaman
RR
TreasurerR. Rajendran
BR
Executive Committee MemberBharathi Raja R
SG
Executive Committee MemberS. Gobikrishnan
DK
Executive Committee MemberDr. K. Sivasamy
Chess in Tirupur
Chess in Tirupur is supported by an active community of players, parents, schools, clubs, academies, organisers and volunteers across the district.