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Chess is hot!

Steven Bellens    10.05.2026    4

Stay up to speed with the latest RBCF updates, from the Interclub wrap-up and upcoming EGM to exciting summer events like the Belgian Championship and Nerdland. Be informed about our new membership system and the upcoming transition to a FIDE-only ELO ranking!

National ELO to FIDE ELO migration – June 20th last submission deadline

Steven Bellens    09.05.2026    12

During the last board meeting (05.05.2026 meeting minutes), the RBCF board has decided on the migration timing from national ELO…

Chess, Sport and Camaraderie: ChessRun and Clubs Day in Namur (24/05/2026)

Damien André    07.05.2026

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Royal Namur Échecs invites you to an exceptional day combining sport, strategy and camaraderie! 🏃‍♂️…

Action Plan – Ben Dardha

Arben Dardha    06.05.2026    1

Officer for Titled Players and International Delegations Objectives This action plan is based on six concrete objectives: This approach aligns…

Extras wanted!

Helmut Keustermans    06.05.2026

For an episode of the third season of the series ‘Patience’, they are looking for chess fans and players to…

Official Launch of ECU2030 Campaign

Steven Bellens    02.05.2026

(The RBCF received the below message from ECU president Zurab Azmaiparashvili) Dear Chess Friends,  I am pleased to announce the…

Elite Training for Women with IM Sim Maerevoet (2)

Steven Bellens    26.04.2026

We are continuing to provide training to our top ladies. This training will take place on May 20 and can…

Interclub 2025 – 2026: final standings & overview

Steven Bellens    26.04.2026

Final standings of the Interclub competition have been published on the Interclub page. Next to the final rankings, an overview…

Montenegro Open Mediterranean Open & Women Championships 2026

Ben Dardha    15.04.2026

The Montenegro Chess Federation (MCF), under the patronage of the Mediterranean Chess Association (MCA), the Ministry of Sports of Montenegro…

Train with GM Eljanov on Saturday 18/04

Tom Piceu    14.04.2026

Thinkers Publishing offers ambitious Belgian chess players a unique opportunity: intensive training days led by an international grandmaster. In a small, select group, you will work for a full day with a top-level trainer on your chess development.

On April 18, we welcome Pavel Eljanov as the instructor.

Webinar Swiss Manager (Dutch) – registration link added

Geert Bailleul    11.04.2026

Improve your arbiter skills with this online seminar on the use of Swiss Manager. Hosted by the ECU Arbiters Council.

Invitation: Sahel International Chess Festival 2026 in Monastir, Tunisia

Steven Bellens    10.04.2026

The Royal Belgian Chess Federation (RBCF) has received an official invitation from the Tunisian Chess Federation (FTE) for our members…

New membership system – call for participation in testing

Steven Bellens    06.04.2026    9

This is a call for participation in the testing phase of our new membership system. We are looking for players…

Belgium has 100,000 active chess players on Chess.com

Lukas Dewijngaert    05.04.2026    8

By Lukas Dewijngaert, e-sports & community manager – FRBE-KBSB-KSB In January 2026, Belgium surpassed the milestone of 100,000 active monthly…

FIDE reminds organizers and arbiters of updated Swiss Rules effective from February 1, 2026

Steven Bellens    01.04.2026    3

FIDE wishes to remind organizers, arbiters, players and Swiss pairing software providers that the updated FIDE Swiss Rules came into…

The Belgian School Chess Championships 2026

Philippe Vukojevic    29.03.2026    1

The final of the Belgian School Chess Championship took place on March 28, 2026, at the Institut Sainte-Anne in Gosselies,…

📢 Call for feedback: Belgian Interclub Regulations (DL 31.03)

Luc Cornet    28.03.2026

The Interclub Workgroup has been activated to improve the current National Interclub (NIC) regulations and cope with rising number of teams. We…

Olympiad applications open

Steven Bellens    27.03.2026

Applications are now open for participation in the Olympiad. The Belgian delegation will consist of two teams (Open and Women),…

Belgian Championship website live!

Steven Bellens    22.03.2026    6

This weekend, the website for the Belgian Championship 2026 launched. All practical details about the event, together with registration can…

Elite Training for Women with IM Sim Maerevoet

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…

FIDE releases Gender Equality in Chess Index 2026

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…

Search for candidate for the organization of the 2026 Belgian Blitz & FischerRandom Championship [DL 20.03]

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.

Financial support frameworks for young players & RBCF representatives

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…

How Men and Women Respond to Failure: Evidence from Chess Tournaments

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…