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

Steven Bellens    09.05.2026    10

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

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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! 🏃‍♂️…

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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…

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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…

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Workgroup Interclub – an update

Luc Cornet    06.05.2026    16

Following the Royal Belgian Chess Federation’s (RBCF) recent “Call for Feedback” regarding national interclub regulations, the newly activated Working Group Interclub has been hard at work. All clubs can expect a brief update by mail, with a request to provide additional information through a questionaire.

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Official Launch of ECU2030 Campaign

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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National ELO – April rankings available

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Steven Bellens    01.04.2026    2

Our quarterly ranking update (April) has just been published. You can find the new rankings here. We have processed 13 135…

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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…

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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,…

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📢 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…

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