The 2nd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities will take place from October 19 to 26, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan. Organized by FIDE and hosted by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, this major international event highlights FIDE’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and accessibility in the global chess community.
The Olympiad will bring together up to 34 teams from across the world, composed of players with visual, hearing, and physical impairments. Each team will consist of four players (with at least one from each gender), one captain/reserve, and one accompanying person. The competition will be held at the Paralympic Training Centre in Astana, a venue specially adapted to accommodate the needs of all participants.
So far, 32 teams have qualified for the event, with two teams to be nominated by the FIDE President.
Continental qualification
Europe – 9 teams
- Poland
- Hungary
- Israel
- Ukraine
- Germany
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
Asia – 7 teams
- FIDE
- Philippines
- India
- Iran
- Bangladesh
- Myanmar
- Uzbekistan
Americas – 6 teams
- Cuba
- Venezuela
- Argentina
- Colombia
- USA
- Chile
Africa – 5 teams
- Egypt
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Tunisia
- Uganda
Teams from the FIDE affiliated organizations – International Associations of Players with Disabilities – 3 teams
- International Braille Chess Association (IBCA)
- International Chess Committee of the Deaf (ICCD)
- International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA)
Nominations of the FIDE President – 2 teams
- TBD
- TBD
Teams from the hosting federation – 2 teams
- Kazakhstan 1
- Kazakhstan 2
The first edition of the Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities was held in Belgrade, Serbia, in 2023, marking a historic milestone for accessible chess. The event drew global attention for its inclusive spirit and high-level organization, laying the foundation for a growing tradition.
2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities Regulations (PDF)
For registration and queries, federations are encouraged to contact: dis@fide.com.