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Category: FIDE Events

List of FIDE Events including Congress, Presidential Board Meetings, FIDE Council meetings.

2026 2nd FIDE Council Meeting, August 23: List of decisions

2nd FIDE Council Meeting August 23, 2026 List of decisions CM2-2026/01 To note Interim President’s report. CM2-2026/02 To approve Treasurer’s report  CM2-2026/03 To support in principle the suggested amendments to the FIDE Charter and to submit them to the General Assembly. To submit these amendments for review by the FIDE Constitutional Commission and to suggest corrections where necessary.  CM2-2026/04 To support in principle the suggested amendments to the FIDE Electoral rules and to submit them to the General Assembly. To submit these amendments for review by the FIDE Constitutional Commission and to suggest corrections where necessary.  CM2-2026-05 In connection with the request from the Chess Federation of Uzbekistan regarding the possibility of participation of the Chess Federation of Russia and the Chess Federation of Rwanda in the framework of the 2026 Chess Olympiad, the Council confirmed that the right to participate in the Chess Olympiad 2026 is held only by the national team of a federation whose membership is valid and has not been suspended in accordance with Article 13 of the FIDE Charter. CM2-2026-06 To approve the Regulations for the FIDE World Championship Match 2026.   CM2-2026/07 To approve the Regulations for the World Cup 2027 CM2-2026/08 To approve the Regulations for the Women’s World Cup 2027. CM2-2026/09 To note the Constitutional Commission’s report. CM2-2026/10 To note the Global Strategy Commission’s report CM2-2026/11 To note the Arbiters’ Commission’s report CM2-2026/12 To approve the recommendations of the Arbiters’ Commission on Seminars, Classification upgrades, Amendments to the lecturer list, FA norms, and titles. CM2-2026/13 To approve the recommendations of the Qualification Commission on titles.    CM2-2026/14 To approve the proposal of the Qualification Commission to introduce a “Deceased” status or indicator to the FIDE profile instead of hiding it.    CM2-2026/15 To approve the proposal of the Qualification Commission and the General Strategy Commission to add to article 1.2.2 of the Title Regulations “Only players registered with Federations contained within the Continent, Region or Zone organising the event shall be eligible to participate in these events.” CM2-2026/16 To approve the recommendations of the Trainers’ Commission on titles and Academies. CM2-2026/17 To approve the recommendations of the Events Commission on titles. CM2-2026/18 To approve the recommendations of the Chess in Education Commission on titles. CM2-2026/19 To approve the recommendations of the Fair Play Commission on titles. CM2-2026/20 To further discuss the proposed draft of the Laws of Chess by a working group led by FIDE Executive Director V. Bologan. CM2-2026/21 To note the Social Commission’s report. CM2-2026/22To note the Commission’s for Women’s Chess report. CM2-2026/23 To note Continental Presidents’ reports.     CM2-2026/24 To formally refer the complaints regarding the ACC Continental elections to the Constitutional Commission, instructing it to provide a formal opinion on whether there are legal grounds under Article 27.3 for non-recognition of the elections; and also to provide a recommendation on any other legally binding actions to be taken by the Council.  CM2-2026/25 To approve that the Asian Chess Federation shall have its continental elections 21-24 December 2026 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.   CM2-2026/26 To acknowledge the information regarding the election of the President of the Afghanistan Chess Federation held on 30 July 2026 and to recognize the results of the said election. To terminate, with immediate effect, the mandate of Mr. Adzhmal Mangal as the Special Envoy for Afghan Chess. To instruct the FIDE Secretariat to update the FIDE Directory and all relevant official records accordingly. CM2-2026/27 To take note of the information regarding the current situation of the Maldives Chess Federation. To recognise the Interim Committee as caretaker for the federation. To appoint Mr. Victor Bologan as FIDE authorised observer for the future elections at the Maldives Chess Federation, with immediate effect and until further notice. To authorize Mr. Bologan also to provide necessary advice and assistance on behalf of FIDE to the Interim Committee and the Federation. CM2-2026/28 To take note of the information regarding the current situation and to welcome the recent developments within the Sierra Leone Chess Federation. To officially recognize Dr. Samzu Agbaje as the duly appointed Delegate of the Sierra Leone Chess Federation to the FIDE Congress, with all associated rights, duties, and responsibilities, effective immediately. To terminate, with immediate effect, the mandate, special powers, and functions previously assigned to Mr. Nigel Short in any capacity in relation to the Sierra Leone Chess Federation, acknowledging that his intervention is no longer required. To instruct the FIDE Secretariat to update the FIDE Directory and all relevant official records to reflect Dr. Samzu Agbaje as the official FIDE Delegate for Sierra Leone.     CM2-2026/29 To take note of the application for Affiliated Membership status submitted by the Somaliland Chess Association. To take note of the opinion provided by the African Chess Confederation (ACC) regarding this application. To reject the application of the Somaliland Chess Association for admission as an Affiliated Member of FIDE. CM2-2026/30 To note the information regarding FIDE Awards and request the FIDE Council members to provide their nominees. CM2-2026/31 To approve the Agenda for the FIDE General Assembly and to request the official opinion of the Constitutional Commission regarding the final composition of the items.

2026 1st FIDE Council Meeting: List of Decisions

  2026 1st FIDE Council Meeting 2 April 2026   CM1-2026/01 To note President’s report. CM1-2026/02 To approve Treasurer’s report. CM1-2026/03  To approve technical amendments to the FIDE Financial Rules regarding membership fees. CM1-2026/04 To note the FIDE Planning and Development funding programme guidelines 2026. CM1-2026/05 To note the update regarding the 2026 – Chess in Education Year. CM1-2026/06 To approve the FIDE Council Resolution regarding refugee team participation at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. CM1-2026/07 To approve the extension of the deadline for the bids for the FIDE Olympiad 2030 until June 15, 2026. CM1-2026/08 To approve a limit of 60 teams participating in the Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities edition 2028, for which the Organiser is financially responsible and foresee that 20 more teams may participate at their own costs. Adjust the Regulations accordingly. CM1-2026/09 To approve the FIDE World Amateur Championships Rapid & Blitz 2026 to be organised in Abuja, Nigeria, provided that the National Federation settles its arrears. CM1-2026/10 To approve the FIDE World Amateur Championships 2027 to be organised in Hong Kong, China. CM1-2026/11 To approve the FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 to be organised in Almaty, Kazakhstan and the relevant Regulations. CM1-2026/12 To approve the FIDE Grand Swiss 2027 & FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2027 to be organised in Isle of Man. CM1-2026/13 To note the Global Strategy Commission’s report CM1-2026/14 To note the Arbiters’ Commission’s report CM1-2026/15 To approve the recommendations of the Arbiters’ Commission on Seminars, Classification upgrades, Amendments to the lecturer list, FA norms and titles. CM1-2026/16 To approve the proposal of the Arbiters’ Commission. Table of Changes. CM1-2026/17 To approve the recommendations of the Qualification Commission on titles.     CM1-2026/18 To approve Direct Titles for ASEAN Championship for 2026. CM1-2026/19 To explore further an appeal regarding the Oceania Youth Championship. CM1-2026/20 To approve the recommendations of the Trainers’ Commission on titles and Academies. CM1-2026/21 To approve the recommendations of the Events Commission on titles. CM1-2026/22 To approve the recommendations of the Chess in Education Commission on titles. CM1-2026/23  To note the Fair Play Commission’s report. CM1-2026/24 To approve the recommendations of the Fair Play Commission on titles. CM1-2026/25  To note the Social Commission’s report. CM1-2026/26 To note the Commission’s for Women’s Chess report. CM1-2026/27 To note the Constitutional Commission’s report. CM1-2026/28 To note Continental Presidents’ reports.     CM1-2026/29 To note the Petition Regarding the 2026 ACC Elective General Assembly. CM1-2026/30 To note the report on the Sierra Leone Chess Federation and to approve the corresponding resolution. CM1-2026/31 To note the compliance report regarding FIDE Affiliated organisations. CM1-2026/32 To approve the FIDE Council Resolution regarding the Pakistan Chess Federation. CM1-2026/33 To approve the request of the US Virgin Islands Chess Federation related to Mr. Connor Eickelman. CM1-2026/34 To note the information regarding CAS litigations. CM1-2026/35 To note the IOC Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding Considerations for International Federations and Sports Governing Bodies. CM1-2026/36 To note and explore further the FIDE – EDU Research Program. CM1-2026/37 To approve the FIDE Council Decision regarding the rotation principle for the Chess Olympiad and the priority right to host the Chess Olympiad 2032 in Africa and Chess Olympiad 2034 in Americas. 1st FC Meeting – April 2026 – List of Decisions (PDF)

2025 3rd FIDE Council Meeting: List of decisions

3rd FIDE Council meeting October 28, 2025 Online List of decisions CM3-2025/01 To note President’s report. CM3-2025/02 To approve Treasurer’s report. CM3-2025/03 To support in principle the amendments to the art. 17.6. of the FIDE Charter. To ask the Constitutional Commission to draft the final version of the amendments including the transition period for implementation of the amendments. CM3-2025/04 To support in principle the amendments to the FIDE Electoral Rules. To ask the Constitutional Commission to draft final version of the amendments. CM3-2025/05 To note the Global Strategy Commission’s report. CM3-2025/06 To note the Arbiters’ Commission’s report. CM3-2025/07 To approve the recommendations of the Arbiters’ Commission on Seminars, Classification upgrades, Amendments to the lecturer list, FA norms and titles. CM3-2025/08 To note the Qualification Commission’s report. CM3-2025/09 To approve the recommendations of the Qualification Commission on titles. CM3-2025/10 To approve the Qualification Commission’s proposal regarding the Table of Direct Titles (relating to events for people with disabilities and clarifications on the names of school events). CM3-2025/11 To note the decision of the Qualification Commission regarding the Complaint Regarding Non-Rating of FIDE-Registered Tournaments Held in Bogotá, Colombia (2025).  CM3-2025/12 To delegate to the President the right to confirm direct titles regarding the 23rd ASEAN Chess Championships taking into account the advisory opinion of the Qualification Commission. CM3-2025/13 To approve the recommendations of the Trainers’ Commission on titles and Academies. CM3-2025/14 To approve the recommendations of the Events Commission on titles. CM3-2025/15 To approve the recommendations of the Chess in Education Commission on titles. CM3-2025/16 To approve the recommendations of the Fair Play Commission on titles. CM3-2025/17 To approve the proposal of the Technical Commission. CM3-2025/18 To note the Commission’s for Women’s Chess report. CM3-2025/19 To note Continental Presidents’ reports. CM3-2025/20 To recommend the membership application of the Guinea Chess Federation for the approval by the FIDE General Assembly 2025. CM3-2025/21 To recommend the membership application of the Marshall Islands Chess Federation for the approval by the FIDE General Assembly 2025.  CM3-2025/22 To recommend the membership application of the Kiribati Chess Federation for the approval by the FIDE General Assembly 2025. CM3-2025/23 To note the report of the Reverse Delegate for the Burkina Faso Chess Federation. CM3-2025/24 To recommend the FIDE General Assembly to expel the current Burkina Faso Chess Federation and to admit new membership application from the Burkina Faso Chess Federation. CM3-2025/25 To note the report of the Reverse Delegate for the USVI Chess Federation. CM3-2025/26 To recognise the recent elections held by the USVI Chess Federation.  CM3-2025/27 To note the report of the Reverse Delegate for the Syria Chess Federation. CM3-2025/28 To approve the introduction of the FIDE annual awards. CM3-2025/29 To preliminarily approve the Agenda of the FIDE General Assembly 2025. 3rd FIDE Council meeting 2025 – List of decisions (PDF)

2025 2nd FIDE Council Meeting: List of Decisions

2nd FIDE Council meeting 18 July 2025 Online List of decisions  CM2-2025/01 To note President’s report. CM2-2025/02 To approve Treasurer’s report. CM2-2025/03 To allow a team of athletes of Russian nationality to participate in the 2025 Women’s World Team Championship under the FIDE flag subject to receiving a non-objection letter from IOC, and to continue consultations with IOC regarding possible participation of Russian and Belarus nationals in the future team competitions. CM2-2025/04 To note FIDE Calendar 2025/2026. CM2-2025/05 To note the Global Strategy Commission’s report. CM2-2025/06 To note the Arbiters’ Commission’s report. CM2-2025/07 To approve the recommendations of the Arbiters’ Commission on Seminars, Classification upgrades, Amendments to the lecturer list, FA norms and titles. CM2-2025/08 To note the Qualification Commission report. CM2-2025/09 To approve the recommendations of the Qualification Commission on titles. CM2-2025/10 To approve in principle Swiss Chess Federation’ request to convert their National ratings to FIDE ratings for their players. To authorize the Qualification Commission to set the exact terms for this procedure. CM2-2025/11 To approve the recommendations of the Trainers’ Commission on titles and Academies. CM2-2025/12 To approve the recommendations of the Events Commission on titles. CM2-2025/13 To approve the recommendations of the Chess in Education Commission on titles. CM2-2025/14 To note the Fair Play Commission’s report. CM2-2025/15 To approve the recommendations of the Fair Play Commission on titles. CM2-2025/16 To authorize the President to consult with respective Commissions and formulate the Council’s decision in respect of the Rules Commission’s proposal regarding the Fair Play. The decision shall be along the lines of the President’s proposal at the Council’s meeting. CM2-2025/17 To note the Commission’s for Women’s Chess report. CM2-2025/18 To note the Rules Commission’s report CM2-2025/19 To note Continental Presidents’ reports. CM2-2025/20 To send a letter to the Panama Chess Federation regarding the tournaments organized in Panama. CM2-2025/21 To note the report of the Reverse Delegate for the USVI Chess Federation. To request the Constitutional Commission’s advisory opinion for this matter. CM2-2025/22 To note the report of the Reverse Delegate for the Burkina Faso Chess Federation. CM2-2025/23 To approve the proposed procedure regarding the previous and new Federations of Burkina Faso, to request the Constitutional Commission’s opinion as part of the relevant process, and to include the corresponding agenda item for the 2025 General Assembly consideration. CM2-2025/24 To note the report of the Reverse Delegate for the Syria Chess Federation. To request the Constitutional Commission’s advisory opinion for this matter. CM2-2025/25 To note the update on the FIDE Social Year 2025. CM2-2025/26 To organise the FIDE General Assembly 2025 online. 2nd FIDE Council Meeting 18 July 2025 – List of decisions (PDF)

2025 1st FIDE Council Meeting: List of Decisions

1st FIDE Council meeting March 21-22, 2025 List of decisions CM1-2025/01 To note President’s report. CM1-2025/02 To approve Treasurer’s report. CM1-2025/03 To instruct FIDE President to continue the negotiations regarding FIDE’s online projects based on Council members’ suggestions. CM1-2025/04 To note FIDE Calendar 2024/2025. CM1-2025/05 To note the Global Strategy Commission’s report. CM1-2025/06 To approve the Global Strategy Commission’s proposal regarding the reversal of the qualification paths B and C due to the swap in the chronological order of the World Cup and Grand Swiss tournaments for the year 2025.  CM1-2025/07 To note the Arbiters’ Commission’s report. CM1-2025/08 To approve the recommendations of the Arbiters’ Commission on Seminars, Classification upgrades, Amendments to the lecturer list, FA norms and titles. CM1-2025/09 To note the Qualification Commission report. CM1-2025/10 To approve the recommendations of the Qualification Commission on titles. CM1-2025/11 To approve the award of direct titles to ASEAN youth event and to the Central Asia Youth Chess Championship. CM1-2025/12 To approve the Qualification Commission decision not to rate the tournaments that took place in July-August 2024 in Mramorak, Serbia. CM1-2025/13 To approve the recommendations of the Trainers’ Commission on titles and Academies. CM1-2025/14 To approve the recommendations of the Events Commission on titles. CM1-2025/15 To approve the FIDE World Cadet U8, U10, U12 Championships 2025 to be organized in Almaty, Kazakhstan. CM1-2025/16 To approve the World Championships 2027 in age categories U7, U9 and U11 to be organised by the Spanish Chess Federation and the World Championships 2027 in age categories U13, U15 and U17 by the Turkish Chess Federation, subject to the successful inspection. CM1-2025/17 To award the World Cadet Rapid and Blitz Championships 2027 to Spain to be organised during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Spanish Chess Federation subject to the successful inspection. CM1-2025/18 To note the Chess in Education Commission’s report CM1-2025/19 To approve the recommendations of the Chess in Education Commission on titles. CM1-2025/20 To approve the Chess in Education Commission’s proposal in respect of the Regulations for Accreditation in Chess in Education. CM1-2025/21 To note the changes in the Fair Play Commission and the report on their way forward. CM1-2025/22 To approve the recommendations of the Fair Play Commission on titles. CM1-2025/23 To approve that a working group comprising representatives from the respective FIDE Commissions be established to elaborate on the proposal regarding sanctions for the breach of Fair Play Regulations. CM1-2025/24 To note the Planning and Development Commission’s report. CM1-2025/25 To conditionally approve the Planning and Development Commission’s proposal in respect of the Development Index Regulations, taking into consideration the FIDE Council’s input. CM1-2025/26 To approve the proposal of the Historical Committee regarding the nominations for the World Chess Hall of Fame: E. Bogolyubov, P. Cramling, J. Timman and V. Hort. CM1-2025/27 To support in principle establishing continuous bi-annual FIDE Awards, establishing a working group that would define awards categories and selection criteria. CM1-2025/28 To note the Commission’s for Women’s Chess report. CM1-2025/29 To note Continental Presidents’ reports. CM1-2025/30 To approve that an official warning in respect of its arrears before the continent is issued to the Venezuela Chess Federation with the payment deadline of July 1st2025. To inform the Venezuela Chess Federation that FIDE may withdraw its services (art. 6.3. of the Financial Rules) CM1-2025/31 To note the Constitutional Commission’s report and to instruct the Commission to develop the draft of the guidelines for all situations related to the development of chess in any territories with dispute status. CM1-2025/32 To approve the launch of the FIDE digital museum project. CM1-2025/33 To confirm that if a player who qualified from a certain zone/continent for the FIDE World Cup/FIDE Women’s World Cup afterwards changes his or her national federation and the new national federation doesn’t belong to the same zone/continent, the corresponding spot shall be awarded to the player who finished as the next best ranked in that qualifying tournament. 1st FC Meeting 2025 – List of Decisions (PDF)