The Association of Chess Professionals (ACP) is a not-for-profit organisation, the main purpose of which is the protection of professional chess players' rights, the practice and promotion of chess worldwide, in particular through the organisation of high-level chess tournaments and other chess events.
As of 10.2.2012, the ACP unites 744 chess professionals from 72 countries.Most of the World's top players, including World Champion Viswanathan Anand can be found among the ACP members. The ACP encourages and promotes the civil engagement of chess players into the decision-making process.
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