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.
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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…
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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…
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Helmut Froeyman 23.02.2026 2
Marienbad or Mariánské Lázně in Czech is the little brother of the much better-known Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary), located 40 km…
Read more Lukas Dewijngaert 20.02.2026
In 2026, the Royal Belgian Chess Federation is committed to significantly expanding its online presence and digital community. With a…
Read more Inias Vissenaekens 20.02.2026
Belgium has talent, history and strong clubs. What we lack is consistent, engaging digital communication that makes chess accessible to…
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Ardjan 19.02.2026
From September 21-29 a tour to the ancient Uzbek Silk Road cities Bukhara and Samarkand, plus the capital Tashkent is…
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Steven Bellens 19.02.2026 3
The Luc Winants Memorial will take place on May 9, 2026, at the Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport, in the immediate vicinity of Brussels Airport. This chess tournament brings together 200 players and is organized in memory of Belgian grandmaster Luc Winants.
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Steven Bellens 18.02.2026 1
Jan Timman, one of the greatest chess players in Dutch history, died on Wednesday at the age of 74. He…
Read more Geert Bailleul 16.02.2026
As I look ahead to my proposed mandate as CIS/Training responsible and international representation, I see a period of “phenomenal”…
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Steven Bellens 11.02.2026 2
Continuing our efforts to strengthen the Belgian chess community and create more visibility for our beloved game, we are happy…
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Steven Bellens 10.02.2026
The start of 2026 has been a period of shaping plans and getting started. The groundworks have started and –…
Read more Bernard Malfliet 09.02.2026
As I look ahead to my role within the board — Secretary-General — I want to share my concrete action…
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Steven Bellens 09.02.2026
Chess phenom Judit Polgár battles skepticism, sexism and champion Garry Kasparov to claim her place among the game’s all-time greats…
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Louis Corbeel 06.02.2026
His school nickname, Tintin—after the comic strip character—really was a perfect fit for him. He possessed all the traits: courageous…
Read more Steven Bellens 05.02.2026 2
The Royal Belgian Chess Federation (RBCF) is looking for motivated clubs to help us bridge the gap between the federation…
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Steven Bellens 04.02.2026
In this edition of the ECU Magazine you may read about:
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De Pluspion 03.02.2026
Nice tournament in Wachtebeke during spring holiday.A unique format in Belgium: round robins with equal strenght.All info at www.wwrr.be Also…
Read more Gaston Boutchon 02.02.2026
Dear chess community, As the administrator responsible for Arbiters and Ladies, I believe it is important to be transparent about…
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Steven Bellens 01.02.2026
Freestyle Chess adds another headline moment to the calendar, with the first official FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship set to…
Read more Steven Bellens 22.01.2026
The European Chess Union (ECU) is proud to announce the launch of the “European Chess Super League“, a groundbreaking new…
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Yves Moreels 22.01.2026 2
The RBCF is asking for your help in organizing a new initiative – the Club Day! A day for the…
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Luc Cornet 13.01.2026 5
The FIDE Council has approved a resolution allowing specific shortened time controls to count toward standard ratings and title norms…
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Luc Cornet 13.01.2026
The fourth FIDE Council Meeting of 2025 and the 2025 FIDE General Assembly took place online on December 11 and…
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