The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has officially opened the bidding process for the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2030, the largest team competition on the chess calendar.
This global event, lasting 15 days (including arrivals and departures), brings together thousands of players and fans from across the world. At the most recent Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, 188 federations registered teams in the Open section and 169 federations in the Women’s section, reflecting the truly universal character of the event.
Events to be organised
Alongside the main competition, two additional key events will be held under the umbrella of the Olympiad:
- FIDE Chess Olympiad 2030 – Competition for People with Disabilities (organisers must be ready to host at least 100 teams)
- FIDE Congress 2030
The selected organiser will be responsible for hosting all three events and providing a proposal that ensures the maximum possible number of teams can be accommodated. With FIDE now uniting more than 200 federations — and expanding each year — the scale and importance of the FIDE Chess Olympiad continue to grow with every edition.
Regulations
The official regulations for both Olympiad competitions will be approved no later than 30 September 2025 and will follow the structure of the 2028 FIDE Chess Olympiad Regulations in all important aspects:
- FIDE Chess Olympiad 2028 – Main Competition Regulations (PDF)
- FIDE Chess Olympiad 2028 – Competition for People with Disabilities Regulations (PDF)
The requirements for hosting the FIDE Congress may be found here: FIDE Congress Regulations.
Who Can Bid?
Any FIDE member federation or organiser approved by a national federation is eligible to apply. Bidders proposing to host additional FIDE events alongside the Olympiad will be given priority.
Expression of Interest and Bidding Process
- Expression of Interest: Non-binding letters of interest should be submitted to office@fide.com no later than 30 January 2026, 18:00 CET.
- Formal Bid: Complete bidding applications must be submitted to office@fide.com by 15 April 2026, 18:00 CET. Applications must follow the form provided in the approved regulations and include all required documents.
The full responsibilities of the organiser, including financial obligations, will be defined in the regulations and any additional conditions.
The final decision on the host city will be made by the FIDE General Assembly held during the next FIDE Chess Olympiad in September 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which will award the organisation rights to the applicant receiving the highest number of votes.