Chess in Belgium

FIDE registration form digitalised

Steven Bellens    08.09.2026

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

Action plan 2026 – Jorian Burssens

Jorian Burssens    08.09.2026    1

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

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

Helmut Froeyman    08.09.2026

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

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…

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

Steven Bellens    05.09.2026

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

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…

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…

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.

New versions for Interclub Manager and Club Manager

Ruben Decrop    31.08.2026    9

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

🆕 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Content creation support

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

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…

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…

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…

KBSB organizes top training for women.

Gaston Boutchon    06.08.2026

On October 10 and November 14, GM Daniel Fernandez, and on December 19, GM Christian Bauer will give top training…

Update 06.08: membership system migration finished – all administrators invited.

Steven Bellens    06.08.2026    13

Update 03.08.2026: In the meantime, all selected club administrators (president & secretary) have been invited to the new membership system.…

Call for IC Referees + Internships

Gaston Boutchon    03.08.2026    4

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

Timur Turlov: My candidacy for President of FIDE

Steven Bellens    01.08.2026    3

Dear FIDE member federations, I am writing to share with you that I am standing for the election as President…

European Continental Stage of FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026

Philippe Vukojevic    31.07.2026    1

First of all, I know the timing of this information could have been better, but FIDE informed me only today…

RBCF awards the 2027 Belgian Chess Championship to KMSK Mechelen

Steven Bellens    30.07.2026    3

The Royal Belgian Chess Federation (RBCF) is pleased to announce that the 2027 Belgian Standard Chess Championship has been officially…

Now available: machine translations for your comments

Steven Bellens    27.07.2026    5

Our website is this weekend equipped with yet another feature requested by you: translation of comments! When browsing through the…