FIDE notes with deep regret that, during the first day of the 2026 FIDE Chess Olympiad, shortcomings in the accommodation arrangements left some teams without proper loging, forcing them to rent rooms in the city at their own expense.
Although accommodation matters fall within the remit of the local Organizing Committee, and FIDE has no authority in this regard, FIDE nevertheless considers it its duty to assist the federations affected by this situation.
Accordingly, FIDE has found additional financial resources and officially confirms that all teams that had to secure their own rooms will be reimbursed for the cost of accommodation of the appropriate standard for a period of up to three days.
In addition, all teams that are forced to stay in official hotels that do not meet FIDE-approved standards during the Olympiad shall receive an additional compensatory payment from FIDE.
FIDE deeply regrets that these organizational problems occurred and apologizes to the affected federations and teams. While the shortcomings arose at the level of the Organizing Committee, FIDE’s priority is to ensure that no federation suffers financial losses as a result.
Our fundamental objective remains clear: every participating federation must be treated fairly and provided with the conditions established for the Chess Olympiad.