Philippe Vukojevic 10.11.2024
The days when we were happy if a Belgian scored two points at the Youth World Championships are long gone.…
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Steven Bellens 27.10.2024 4
Here is an interesting read with analysis of the first 7 months after the FIDE rating changes.
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This article contains information about common questions on national rating calculation.
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Steven Bellens 28.05.2026 4
Following the formal survey launched by the Interclub Working Group, we would like to sincerely thank all the clubs that…
Read more Luc Cornet 12.05.2026
1. FIDE/ECU Delegate For FIDE, a federation’s delegate serves two specific meanings: FIDE also recognizes a National Rating Officer (from…
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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!
Read more Objectives Establish objective criteria for the financial support of talented players to create a cohesive framework for providing financial assistance.…
Read more Objectives To provide an objective framework for the financial support of players who represent Belgium at an international level, or…
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Steven Bellens 11.01.2026 4
In our board meeting from January 6th, all administrators got assigned their areas of responsibility. You can read about each…
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Steven Bellens 08.12.2025 5
Last Saturday, our Annual General Assembly meeting took place in Brussels and online. Here is a short highlight of the…
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Steven Bellens 23.11.2025 12
Update 25.12.2025: A solution has been implemented for the reporting of ELO reports. Clubs are encouraged to submit their reports…
Read moreBernard Malfliet 04.10.2025
Version 1.31.04 is available on the website. This version allows to process ELO for club tournaments according to the new…
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Steven Bellens 27.09.2025 9
Together towards a federation that connects, makes visible, and supports.
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Steven Bellens 02.04.2025
On Saturday, June 7, 2025 (from 11 AM to 6 PM), the Karpov Deinze chess club will organize the Belgian Blitz Championship. As this championship is part of a 4-day chess event, it promises to be a special edition. The tournament will take place in a unique setting.
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Laurent Wery 25.11.2024 4
The Annual General Meeting took place this past Saturday at our head office. Despite efforts by the OA to facilitate…
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Bernard Malfliet 21.10.2024 2
This version is the first that allows everyone to publish tournament results on the internet. Version 1.18 makes perfectly finished html files that can be placed directly on the internet. The version has also been extensively tested and is ready to be used in all major tournaments
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Frequently asked questions among new and existing chess players from Belgium and abroad. In case you find no answer to your question, please get in touch with us.
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Philippe Vukojevic 05.06.2026 5
ECU101 – The SMART Method to Teach Chess Develop Your Skills as a Professional Chess Educator Chess is much more…
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Gaston Boutchon 26.05.2026 9
To mark the 75th anniversary of the Borgerhoutse Schaakkring vzw, it is organizing the Belgian Chess Championships 2026 in Antwerp together with the Schaakliga Antwerpen vzw. You are cordially invited to the opening ceremony for this chess tournament.
Read more Luc Cornet 25.05.2026
The RBCF is looking for one or more organizers for the following championships, as every season: Each club or group…
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Steven Bellens 22.05.2026
In this edition of the ECU E-Magazine you may read about: The ECU Magazine can be read online together with…
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Steven Bellens 12.05.2026
Following the joint announcement by the International School Chess Federation and FIDE declaring 2026 the Year of Chess in Education, ISCF launched the “Chess in Education” Grant Program – a global initiative designed to scale proven educational projects that integrate chess into school systems.
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