FIDE is pleased to announce the official list of participating teams for the 2nd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities, to be held from October 8–17, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan. Following the success of the inaugural edition in Belgrade in 2023, the event once again brings together players from all over the world to celebrate inclusivity, fair play, and the unifying power of chess.
A total of 35 teams will compete in Astana, with participation from all four continents, the three international associations of players with disabilities, and additional nominations from the FIDE President and the host federation.
Participating teams
Europe – 9 teams
Poland, Hungary, Israel, Ukraine, Germany, Croatia, Czech Republic, North Macedonia, Serbia
Asia – 7 teams
FIDE, Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates
Americas – 7 teams
Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, USA, Chile, Panama
Africa – 5 teams
Egypt, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya
International Associations of Players with Disabilities – 3 teams
International Braille Chess Association (IBCA), International Chess Committee of the Deaf (ICCD), International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA)
Nominations of the FIDE President – 2 teams
Kazakhstan ICCD, FIDE 2
Host Federation – 2 teams
Kazakhstan 1, Kazakhstan 2
With 2025 declared the Social Chess Year, this Olympiad highlights FIDE’s continuing commitment to making chess accessible to everyone, regardless of physical abilities. With strong representation across continents and organizations, Astana is set to welcome a truly global competition that embodies the spirit of inclusion and the universal language of chess.
