Following the election of the new FIDE leadership, we are entering a new chapter of our work – building on what has been achieved, continuing the projects that have proven successful, and developing new initiatives that can make FIDE and chess even more effective, innovative, and impactful.
FIDE Commissions and Committees play a vital role in this process. Their expertise, commitment, and connection with the chess community are essential to turning our strategic priorities into meaningful action.
With this in mind, FIDE is launching an open process for nominations to all non-elected positions within FIDE Commissions/Committees.
All FIDE National Federations, affiliated organizations, and Continental Federations are invited to suggest candidates who can contribute their expertise, experience, and ideas to the work of the Commissions/Committees.
Individuals who wish to put themselves forward are also welcome to apply. In such cases, candidates should be aware that, if appointed, they will need to obtain the support of their respective National Federation.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted via the form below by October 20, 2026.
Alternatively, the application can be submitted by email. In this case, the applicant should complete the attached Excel form and send it to office@fide.com.
Any candidate may be applying for several positions, filling in a separate application for each of the preferred positions.
Each application should indicate:
• the preferred Commission(s)/Committee(s);
• the preferred position — Chair, Secretary or Member;
• CV and a brief justification for the preferred position;
• the candidate’s relevant professional experience and expertise;
• the contribution the candidate intends to make to the work of the Commission/Committee; and
• suggestions for improving or further developing the Commission’s/Committee’s work.
We encourage candidates not only to present their experience but also to share their vision of how the Commission/Committee can contribute to FIDE’s future priorities and serve the chess community more effectively.
Building strong and diverse teams
Following the open application process, the new nominations will be considered with the aim of creating strong, effective and diverse Commission/Committee teams.
The selection process will take into account, in particular:
• professional expertise and relevant experience;
• regional representation and diversity;
• gender balance; and
• the candidate’s ability to make a meaningful contribution to the Commission’s/Committee’s work.
The current list of non-elected commissions and their respective areas of responsibility can be consulted in the FIDE Handbook:
FIDE Handbook – Non-Elected Commissions