Steven Bellens 15.03.2026
Following up on our plan to migrate to a FIDE-only rating system, the FIDE council has approved the conversion formula…
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Gaston Boutchon 13.03.2026
On Wednesday, March 25, we are launching a specialized training session for our top female players. We are proud to…
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Steven Bellens 10.03.2026 1
(Source: https://www.fide.com/fide-releases-gender-equality-in-chess-index-2026/) Brisbane, Queensland – On International Women’s Day, the FIDE Women in Chess Commission (WOM) and The University of Queensland…
Read morePierre Fox on Belgians in foreign tournaments: Marienbad January 17-24, 2026 Je confirme avec plaisir les excellents points de vue d'Helmut et Yves, même si mon tournoi là-bas ne fut pas…
Helmut Froeyman on FIDE releases Gender Equality in Chess Index 2026 Dit is de 2de editie van de gender equality index zie https://www.fide.com/fide-introduces-ground-breaking-gender-equality-in-chess-index-geci-2023-rankings-unveiled/ De organisatie plant om de 3 jaar een…
Damien ANDRÉ on Call for chess arbiter trainers J'ai du mal à comprendre le pourquoi de cet appel alors que le règlement de la FRBE est clair: b.…
Steven Bellens 09.03.2026
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 of 06.12.2025 approved the migration proposal of national ELO to FIDE ELO, with a target date of July 1st, 2026.
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Luc Cornet 09.03.2026
The Interclub Workgroup has been activated to improve the current National Interclub (NIC) regulations and cope with rising number of teams. We…
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Luc Cornet 07.03.2026
The deadline for application has been shortened in view of the repeated call and the desire to have a short decision cycle. Applications can be submitted 20.03 latest.
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Steven Bellens 05.03.2026
In our ongoing effort to increase visibility and transparancy in the services we provide from the RBCF to the Belgian…
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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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Geert Bailleul 03.03.2026
Improve your arbiter skills with this online seminar on the use of Swiss Manager. Hosted by the ECU Arbiters Council.
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Steven Bellens 23.02.2026 2
Setbacks are inevitable in professional life, yet we know little about how people respond to them. I study how men…
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Helmut Froeyman 23.02.2026 2
Marienbad or Mariánské Lázně in Czech is the little brother of the much better-known Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary), located 40 km…
Read more Lukas Dewijngaert 20.02.2026
In 2026, the Royal Belgian Chess Federation is committed to significantly expanding its online presence and digital community. With a…
Read more Inias Vissenaekens 20.02.2026
Belgium has talent, history and strong clubs. What we lack is consistent, engaging digital communication that makes chess accessible to…
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Ardjan 19.02.2026
From September 21-29 a tour to the ancient Uzbek Silk Road cities Bukhara and Samarkand, plus the capital Tashkent is…
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Steven Bellens 19.02.2026 1
The Luc Winants Memorial will take place on May 9, 2026, at the Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport, in the immediate vicinity of Brussels Airport. This chess tournament brings together 200 players and is organized in memory of Belgian grandmaster Luc Winants.
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Steven Bellens 18.02.2026 1
Jan Timman, one of the greatest chess players in Dutch history, died on Wednesday at the age of 74. He…
Read more Geert Bailleul 16.02.2026
As I look ahead to my proposed mandate as CIS/Training responsible and international representation, I see a period of “phenomenal”…
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Steven Bellens 11.02.2026 2
Continuing our efforts to strengthen the Belgian chess community and create more visibility for our beloved game, we are happy…
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Steven Bellens 10.02.2026
The start of 2026 has been a period of shaping plans and getting started. The groundworks have started and –…
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