FIDE Events Commission is pleased to announce “Call for Bids for FIDE Amateur World Championships 2026” and invite FIDE member Federations to participate.
The deadline for submissions is January 26, 2026, 15:00 CET.
Two competitions included in this call:
- World Amateur Chess Championships (in a new format)
- World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships (a new event)
Interested bidders can find detailed information about the bidding procedure – including the Bidding Form, Bid Form Annex, and applicable Bid and Deposit Fees – [HERE].