Chess in Belgium

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Call to participate in the Open Belgian Championship.

Gaston Boutchon    25.06.2026    2

Next week the Belgian Championship starts on July 4, and we would like to remind everyone once again to register.On…

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National ELO – Final July rankings available

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Steven Bellens    22.06.2026

Our quarterly – and final – ranking update (July) has just been published. You can find the new rankings here. We…

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Breaking News: The Belgian clubs have voted for a 6th division on the EGA

Luc Cornet    20.06.2026    19

Today, Saturday June 20th, there was an Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA). Unfortunately, the turnout was very low: only 51 clubs…

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[update] Call for applications: Organizer Belgian School Chess Championship 2027

Philippe Vukojevic    06.06.2026

Update 06.06.2026: Due to lack of submissions, interested organizers are kindly requested to still reach out to the board with…

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Calculate your FIDE chess rating instantly

Steven Bellens    05.06.2026    1

Whether you are playing a tournament, an external competition, or a club game: with this free rating calculator, you can…

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Chadel World Cup, 28-11-2026, Rijswijk (the Hague, NL)

Derk Dekker    05.06.2026    1

Are you a serious chess and padel player and you have a mate with similar skills? Then this might be…

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ECU 101 – Course

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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Luc Winants Memorial – aftermovie

Steven Bellens    28.05.2026

We received this nice aftermovie of the Luc Winants Memorial that took place May 9th 2026 in Brussels! Thanks to…

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Interclub feedback – survey results

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…

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41st International Open Chess Tournament of Geraardsbergen (FIDE)

Lucien Deschuyteneer    27.05.2026

5th Open Seniors 55+  Dear Chess player, We would be happy to welcome you to our 41st Open FIDE or, if you prefer,…

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Belgian Championship in Borgerhout (July). Opening ceremony June 3th.

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.

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Extraordinary General Meeting 20.06.2026

Bernard Malfliet    23.05.2026    7

Update 17.06.2026: to give more context on the proposed tournament regulation changes specific to the national Interclub, your responsible National…

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The ECU E-Magazine March & April 2026 is out!

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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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European Youth Chess Championship 2026 – Official invitation

Ben Dardha    19.05.2026

The 2026 European Youth Chess Championship will take place from 2-13 November, 2026 in Hersonissos, Creta, Greece. The event will…

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Action Plan 2026 – Luc Cornet

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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ISCF’s “Chess in Education” Grant Program: Application submissions continue

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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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!

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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…

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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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