Chess in Belgium

Calendar Interclub – proposal & request for feedback

Luc Cornet    28.12.2025

This is the proposition of the calendar for the 2026-2027 national interclubs season. Clubs can submit their preferences through their interclub representative (or another director, but a maximum of one per club) by sending an email to interclubs@frbe-kbsb-ksb.be at latest on 04/01/2026.

Happy holidays to all chess enthusiasts!

Steven Bellens    25.12.2025

The entire team of board members and staff wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The Christmas…

Season’s greetings from FIDE President

Arben Dardha    24.12.2025

Dear chess friends, As the year ends, I want to thank you for a remarkable 2025. The chess calendar was…

FIDE ELO – reporting requirements (3/4)

Steven Bellens    23.12.2025    36

Getting started with FIDE ELO reporting. This article has been updated to reflect the changes included in the voted proposal to migrate to FIDE ELO. The proposal has been approved on the General Assembly meeting of 06.12.2025

Category C Arbiter Training – FEFB (January-March 2026)

Timothé Scaillet    20.12.2025    5

The FEFB is pleased to announce the organization of a training session for obtaining the title of Category C Arbiter.…

FIDE Global Conference on chess in society and education announced

Steven Bellens    20.12.2025

Marking the launch of the FIDE Year of Chess in Education 2026, FIDE, in partnership with KIIT and the All India Chess Federation, is proud to announce the Social and Educational Chess Conference.

What drives me to play chess

Steven Bellens    19.12.2025    1

In a world that seems to spin ever faster, where we are constantly overstimulated by screens and deadlines, chess offers a unique form of focus. When you sit behind the board, only the here and now matters. For me, chess is not just a mind sport, but also a form of mental rest. It forces you to shut out the noise and return to the essence of the (chess) problem in front of you.

Chess clubs in Belgium

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.

FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025

Steven Bellens    18.12.2025

The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 are taking place in Doha, Qatar from 25 to 30 December, bringing…

New national ELO rankings on January 1st

Steven Bellens    18.12.2025

January 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 28.12. 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.

FIDE ELO – arbiter requirements (4/4)

Steven Bellens    14.12.2025    1

14.12.2025 This article has been updated to reflect the changes included in the voted proposal to migrate to FIDE ELO. The proposal has been approved on the General Assembly meeting of 06.12.2025

Interclubs : Results and standings of round 5

Bernard Malfliet    11.12.2025

Here are the rosters and the printable ranking and results after round 5. The latest forfait in 5M has been…

Chess Support group result – financial support for chess activities in Belgium

Steven Bellens    10.12.2025

As a result of the Chess Support group, the RBCF is pleased to announce these guidelines for financial support for…

FIDE general assembly meeting 14.12

Steven Bellens    10.12.2025    4

The FIDE general assembly meeting will take place online at Sunday December 14. Geert Bailleul will represent the Royal Belgian…

Chess in detention: De Rode Antraciet

Steven Bellens    09.12.2025

The Royal Belgian Chess Federation (RBCF) is pleased to share the infographic on Chess in Detention across Flanders and Brussels,…

General Assembly 06.12 highlights – report to follow

Steven Bellens    08.12.2025    5

Last Saturday, our Annual General Assembly meeting took place in Brussels and online. Here is a short highlight of the…

General assembly 6 December 2025

Laurent Wery    06.12.2025    9

UPDATE 30.11 – auditor’s report updated
UPDATE 28.11 – auditor’s reports added
UPDATE 27.11 – we have added the candidacy text of Gaston Boutchon as a link in this post, and also in the agenda of the GA.

European School Games 2026

Philippe Vukojevic    04.12.2025

Schools and chess players are invited to take part in the European School Games 2026, a major international sports event for…

Wanted – Commission members

Bernard Malfliet    02.12.2025

Dear members, this is addressed to all players, Since the last reform of our organisation, the cultural federations are no…