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16.01.2026

FIDE updates rating regulations to include faster time controls for major events

The FIDE Council has approved a resolution allowing specific shortened time controls to count toward standard ratings and title norms in 2026. This decision follows a pilot phase that took place in late 2025, including the Women’s World Team Championship tournament in Linares. Based on feedback from participants, organisers, partners, and consultations with top-tier Grandmasters, FIDE has decided to adjust …
FIDE updates rating regulations to include faster time controls for major events

2025 FIDE General Assembly and 4th FIDE Council Meeting: Key decisions

2025 FIDE General Assembly and 4th FIDE Council Meeting: Key decisions
The fourth FIDE Council Meeting of 2025 and the 2025 FIDE General Assembly took place online on December 11 and December 14, respectively. These meetings addressed a range of significant topics, including membership matters, budget and audit issues, electoral rules, the FIDE calendar, and more. New Member Federations The FIDE General Assembly approved the admission of three new Member Federations: …

An exciting year ahead of us!

In our board meeting from January 6th, all administrators got assigned their areas of responsibility. You can read about each one's ambitions and focus points in their respective action plans. Updates and details will be shared in this blog in the coming weeks. Here is a non-exhaustive list of initiatives that the team will kick-off and/or continue - next to …
An exciting year ahead of us!

Meeting notes General Assembly and board meetings available

Meeting notes General Assembly and board meetings available
The General Assembly meeting notes have been distributed earlier this week by email to all club administrators.You can find them as well on the meeting minutes page. Meeting minutes havea been added for: the General Assembly meeting from 06.12.2025 the board meeting from 06.12.2025 following the General Assembly Meeting the board meeting from 06.01.2026 (subject to approval) The domain responsibilities …
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