Call for hosts: Apply for the RBCF “Clubday” initiative 2026!

The Royal Belgian Chess Federation (RBCF) is looking for motivated clubs to help us bridge the gap between the federation and the chess community. We are launching a series of Club Day events across Belgium, and we want your club to be at the heart of it.

What is a Club Day?

The goal is simple: visibility and connection. We want to hear from the community, gather feedback, and celebrate together. We are planning several half-day events distributed geographically (Flemish community, French community, and the German community) between May and August 2026.

We are looking for organizers

Does your club have the passion and the space to host the chess community? We are officially opening the call for candidacies.

Host Requirements:

• Capacity: A venue capable of hosting at least 100 people.
• Accessibility: Easily reachable via public transport.
• Activity: A creative proposal for a half-day program (e.g., a Grandmaster simultaneous exhibition, Fischer Random tournament, Rapid sessions, etc.).
• Vision: A willingness to facilitate open dialogue between the RBCF and local players.

Support from RBCF: The federation will provide sponsorship for these events based on a mutual financial plan to be discussed upon selection.

How to apply

If your club is interested in hosting a Club Day, please send an email to info@frbe-kbsb-ksb.be by February 28, 2026, with the following details:

1. Preferred date(s): (Within the May–August window).
2. Activity proposal: What kind of event do you want to organize?
3. Capacity: What is the maximum number of participants you can accommodate?

Questions?

For more information or to discuss your ideas before submitting, feel free to reach out to our team:

• Yves Moreels
• Ben Dardha
• Steven Bellens