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FIDE - International Chess Federation

Fédération Internationale des Échecs
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Founded in Paris on 20 July 1924, the International Chess Federation (Federation Internationale des Echecs, known as FIDE from its French acronym) was recognized by the International Olympic Committee as an International Sports Federation in 1999. Prior to the founding of FIDE, Chess had existed as a sport played at a competitive level for centuries. In its over 2000 years history from its origins in India and outlying countries in Asia, the game had undergone a series of changes and metamorphosed into its present-day form by the 15th century. With 195 member federations, FIDE is among the biggest sports organizations in the world, very proud of over forty official championships for youngsters, men, women, and seniors. Chess is an affiliate member, or fully recognized by, National Olympic Committees in 117 countries, and chess as a sport is recognized in 107 countries. FIDE believes that all nations should be included in the international chess community. Our aim is to achieve significant growth in the number of people of all ages participating in chess events at all levels and to develop chess by increasing the level of tournament participation globally. The objective is twofold, to assist our best chess players to continue to achieve new peaks of excellence and to increase the pool of talent from which new champions will emerge. More players mean more strong or elite players. In addition, chess competition provides valuable opportunities for people of all ages to improve themselves, display teamwork and become more engaged in a safe and healthy community activity.

15/09/2026

The opening ceremony of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad! 😍 ♟️

15/09/2026

9th Women's World Champion Zhu Chen 🇨🇳 and former FIDE World Champion Rustam Kasimdzhanov 🇺🇿 had the honor of conducting the drawing of lots for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, determining the colors for Round 1 in the Women's and Open sections, respectively. ♟

15/09/2026

This is how the Opening Ceremony of the FIDE Chess Olympiad ended! ✨

15/09/2026

1 DAY TO GO! Are you excited?🤩

♟ FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026
📍 Samarkand 🇺🇿
🗓 Game days: September 16-27

15/09/2026

FIDE Interim President Vishy Anand on what makes the FIDE Chess Olympiad so special. ♟️✨

15/09/2026

🎙️ Join us for the official press conference ahead of the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026!

📺 Watch it live: https://youtu.be/WahRJ7drJ7Q

📍 Samarkand 🇺🇿
🗓 Game days: September 16–27

15/09/2026

♟ These are the 7 players you should follow at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad

Our commentator Peter Svidler has selected the most interesting players to watch in Samarkand — from established stars to players ready to make a big impact on the Olympiad stage. 🔥

Do you agree with Peter's picks? Let us know in the comments! 👇

♟ FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026
📍 Samarkand 🇺🇿
🗓 Game days: September 16–27

15/09/2026

FIDE is deeply saddened by the passing of Georgios Makropoulos, FIDE Vice President, Honorary President of the Greek Chess Federation, International Master, seven-time Greek Champion, and one of the most influential figures in international chess administration over the past four decades.

Born on September 29, 1953, Makropoulos was among Greece’s leading players in the 1970s and 1980s. He won the Greek Championship seven times between 1971 and 1985, represented his country at three Chess Olympiads and the European Team Championship, and earned the International Master title in 1979.

His contribution to chess, however, extended far beyond the board. Few people have been as closely involved in the development and governance of international chess across such a long and transformative period. Georgios Makropoulos devoted much of his life to chess. His knowledge, experience, energy and commitment left a lasting mark on FIDE and on generations of people across the global chess community.

FIDE extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the Greek chess community.

His contribution to our game will be remembered with gratitude and respect.

Rest in peace, Georgios.

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