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Belgian Chess Championship: A Look at the Past

Steven Bellens    17.03.2025    4

We’ve put together a historic list of Belgian Chess Champions – Men, Women, and Youth—to the best of our knowledge. It’s an attempt to document the rich history of chess in Belgium, but we know there may be gaps or inaccuracies.

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FIDE extends fee waiver for Rapid and Blitz through 2026

Steven Bellens    15.03.2025

The FIDE Council has announced the extension of its rating fee waiver for all Rapid and Blitz tournaments through 2025-2026

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LUC OOSTERLINCK on Belgian Chess Championship: A Look at the Past Bedankt Etienne, zal er mijn tijd insteken binnenkort.

Cornil Etienne on Belgian Chess Championship: A Look at the Past Bonsoir Luc, Je crois il vaut mieux se limiter à indiquer le lieu (le nom de la Ville) où s'est…

LUC OOSTERLINCK on Belgian Chess Championship: A Look at the Past Geen clubs meer vernoemen is dat beter Etienne?

CORNIL Etienne on Belgian Chess Championship: A Look at the Past Cette liste est un massacre dans la dénomination des noms des Cercles. Triste. Veuillez confier le travail à un historien.

Steven Bellens on GM Daniel Dardha undefeated second place in Djerba Masters Excuus en heb de partij vervangen door een commentaar-loze versie.

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National final referee search (29/3)

Laurent Wery    11.03.2025

We’re still looking for French-speaking referees to complete the team that will referee the national inter-school final on March 29…

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Belgian Youth Chess Championship 2025 in Blankenberge

Steven Bellens    07.03.2025

The 2025 Belgian Youth Championships are organised by Bycco vzw, and takes place from 2 March to 8 March 2025 in the Floreal in Blankenberge (Koning Albert-I-laan 59, 8370 Blankenberge).

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Steven Bellens    04.07.2024    5

Our new website is open for everyone to register and contribute. Become a contributor today!

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New national ELO rankings on April 1st

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Steven Bellens    07.03.2025

April 1st, our national ELO rankings get their 3-monthly update. In order for games to be processed, the tournament reports need to be submitted to ratings@frbe-kbsb-ksb.be at latest 28.03. Furthermore, the General Assembly approved important changes to the national ELO processing (from 01.01.2025 onwards).

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GM Daniel Dardha undefeated second place in Djerba Masters

Steven Bellens    26.02.2025    2

Read more: French Grandmaster Marc’Andria Maurizzi delivered a commanding performance to win the Djerba Masters, a 10-player single round-robin held…

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FIDE launches new website

Steven Bellens    25.02.2025

Check out the new FIDE website here. The new FIDE website features a fresh design, improved navigation, and a structured data representation.

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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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Interclub archive 2023-2024 available

Steven Bellens    25.02.2025

Last season’s results and rankings have just been made available again on our website.

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Workgroups – DL16.02

Laurent Wery    12.02.2025    1

The administrative council of 25/01 has decided to create workgroups for statues & Internal Rules, chess support and membership.

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Pairtwo now also publishes on chess-results.com

Bernard Malfliet    10.02.2025

Pairtwo 1.26 is now available on the website for download. This new version completes all needs for tournament organisers as…

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Announcement of national arbitrator C course

Laurent Wery    10.02.2025

MSV and Chess League East Flanders are organizing a National Chess Arbiter C course. Details, see attached flyer. Bart De…

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Belgium Championship in Westerlo (05.07 – 13.07.2025)

Steven Bellens    02.02.2025

For 2025, the organisation was entrusted to the Antwerp league and the Rokade Westerlo chess club.

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