FIDE wishes to remind manufacturers of chess equipment, tournament organizers, and arbiters that the updated C.02 Chess Equipment Technical Specifications, Rules, and Regulations came into effect on March 1, 2026.
The revised regulations are intended to improve clarity, consistency and administrative efficiency in matters relating to chess equipment compliance, approval and endorsement.
Among the key aims of the revision is to streamline the endorsement process for chess equipment and to address handbook provisions that had become fragmented, outdated or insufficiently clear.
The updated framework also supports the broader restructuring of the relevant regulations and introduces the FIDE Technical Commission Manual (TEC Manual) as an important reference in this area.
These changes form part of FIDE’s continuing efforts to maintain clear, practical and modern standards for equipment used in official chess activities.
For any inquiries or further information, please contact Hendrik du Toit at secretary.tec@fide.com.