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Destination: Samarkand!

Jorian Burssens    26.09.2026

Every two years, FIDE decides to throw a Chess Olympiad. Fascinating. A massive, bureaucratic circus designed almost exclusively for people…

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Interclub communications

Luc Cornet    25.09.2026

Hereby the definitive calendar. There were no changes in the divisions and series compared to the previous calendar version. The…

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Team Belgium at the Olympiad

Sarah    24.09.2026

Follow Team Belgium at the Olympiad.

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Developing a Belgian “Class’Échecs”: In collaboration with Thomas More and dotNET Lab

Steven Bellens    22.09.2026    2

We are pleased to share an exciting new partnership aimed at bringing structured chess education to Belgian schools. This semester,…

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Update Interclub Manager

Ruben Decrop    21.09.2026    8

There is a new version of the Interclub Manager available, where the planning and the results pages are available. Just…

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Location of the 2027 Belgian Chess Championship

Matthias    17.09.2026    4

We can finally announce the big news! The battleground for the 2027 Belgian Chess Championship has been revealed. We will…

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Club Manager migration

Steven Bellens    13.09.2026

Following up on the new player manager, we are working on our next update project: the Club Manager. The goal…

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Chess clubs in Belgium

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Each registered chess club is indicated on the map with a marker. Click on any marker to see detailed information about the club, including its address and contact details. Explore and find your nearest club easily.

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FIDE registration form digitalised

Steven Bellens    08.09.2026    3

In our ongoing efforts to automate and simplify the RBCF IT landscape, Jorian has digitalised the FIDE registration form. We…

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Action plan 2026 – Jorian Burssens

Jorian Burssens    08.09.2026    13

As (new) Rating Officer and General IT Manager, partially responsible for the federation’s database, rating systems, and digital infrastructure across…

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Belgians in foreign tournaments: Lichtenberger Sommer (Berlin) August 8 – 16, 2026

Helmut Froeyman    08.09.2026    1

Due to a combination of circumstances, I chose to play a tournament in Berlin this summer. In this tournament, I…

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Login issues with the Interclub Manager

Ruben Decrop    07.09.2026    2

Members who try to have access to the Interclub Manager, can experience email/password issues. The login credentials of the new…

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FIDE registration & reporting guidelines

The National ELO rating system has been archived since July, 2026, and is available as a read-only system. Our ranking…

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Updated responsibilities, IT updates, new G-license tool and meeting notes

Steven Bellens    05.09.2026    2

Our IT-landscape and services are changing at a high pace, thanks to the added capacity that our newest board member…

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Call for IC Referees + Internships (2)

Gaston Boutchon    02.09.2026

For the 2026 – 2027 season, we are calling for anyone who wants to referee during the ICs. There were…

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National Interclubs 2026-2027: Calendar V3 Now Available

Luc Cornet    01.09.2026

01.09.2026: The National Interclubs calendar V3 is now available on the tournament page.21.08.2026: The National Interclubs calendar V2 is now…

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Content creation support

These guidelines are the result of the chess support group. Contributors of this first version are Yves Moreels, Wessel van…

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New versions for Interclub Manager and Club Manager

Ruben Decrop    31.08.2026    11

There are new versions installed for the Club Manager and Interclub Manager. The main features are: Club Manager Interclub Manager…

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🆕 Player manager update & survey results

Steven Bellens    29.08.2026    20

Update 29.08.2026: survey results added & functional updates described after first feedback The new Player Manager is updated over the…

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Interclub admin account creation

Steven Bellens    27.08.2026    6

In preparation of the new Interclub season, we are sending out invitation emails to all Interclub administrators to activate their…

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FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026

Ben Dardha    24.08.2026

13-21 october 2026Roquetas de Mar, Spain One free accommodation place provided for each category. Please note that the categories differ from…

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VSF

Hybrid course for competition leader

Gaston Boutchon    20.08.2026    8

On October 3, 10, 17, and 24, VSF is organizing a hybrid course for referees. The first 3 lessons will…

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Getting ready for the next season

Steven Bellens    19.08.2026    7

With summer holidays coming to an end, the new season is right around the cornet. Follow along with some past…

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General Assembly meeting takes place Saturday December 5th & survey results

Steven Bellens    19.08.2026

This is a save the date announcement. This year’s General Assembly meeting will take place Saturday December 5th, 2026. The…

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Chess & Learn Chess Festival

Schaakinitiatief    14.08.2026

Schaakinitiatief Vlaanderen vzw organises its annual chess festival from Friday evening 30 October 2026 until Sunday evening 1 November 2026…

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Belgian Rapid Championship: José & Hilda TONOLI Memorial, THE BELGIAN CHESS CLUB – 30.08.2026

Steven Bellens    10.08.2026

Sunday, August 30th, the 19th Tonoli Memorial, the Belgian Rapid Chess Championship, will take place. More information and registration at…

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VSF Rapid 2026 + Simultaneous Daniel Dardha

Gaston Boutchon    06.08.2026

On September 13, SK Borgerhout is organizing the Rapid VSF championship, and right after a short break, Daniel Dardha will…

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