Chess in Belgium

FIDE AL-AIN ACMG Academy

Luc Cornet    04.11.2025

The FIDE Trainers’ Commission announced the official launch of the FIDE Al-Ain ACMG Academy, scheduled to begin on 1 December…

The ECU-Chess Ambassador Belgium presents:

Philippe Vukojevic    03.11.2025

PLAY – LEARN – TEACH Let’s explore what the chessboard offers for education. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity…

Team Belgium at the European Youth Chess Championship 2025

Bogdan Govoreanu    29.10.2025    1

(updated, Nov. 3rd, 2025 – after round 5)

Belgium’s youth delegation plays the EYCC 2025 in Budva, Montenegro. Let’s wish them all good luck!

Call for volunteers – membership (Odoo) and FIDE ELO processing

Steven Bellens    26.10.2025

We are looking for additional volunteers to help support the Federations work on two topics: memberships and affiliations, and FIDE ELO processing.

Garry Kasparov and Belgian Youth Meet at Your Next Move 2025 in Antwerp

Steven Bellens    25.10.2025

Last week, Your Next Move hosted another edition of their historic gatherings. This time, a two-part chess event combining youth…

Remembering Daniel Naroditsky: Grandmaster, Educator, Streamer

Steven Bellens    23.10.2025    2

Daniel Naroditsky (1995-2025) made a rare blend of high-level competitive chess, content-creation and education his hallmark. As a grandmaster, author…

Preliminary standings round 2 interclubs (pairtwo)

Bernard Malfliet    22.10.2025

Attached you can find the preliminary results and standing of round 2 – Important note: take into account that some…

General Assembly 6 december – request for information

Bernard Malfliet    19.10.2025

Dear chess clubs, The general assembly will take place on 6 december 2025. During this assembly you will have the…

🌍 Belgium’s Representative for RIDEF 2025 – Call for Applications

Ben Dardha    07.10.2025    1

The 11th Rencontres Internationales des Échecs Francophones (RIDEF) will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from December 6 to 14, 2025…

New Version Pairtwo, now also with National Interclubs support – Printing of results cards – Printing of rankings on A4.

Bernard 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…

National ELO – October rankings available

Steven Bellens    01.10.2025

Our quarterly ranking update (October) has just been published. You can find the new rankings here. We have processed 8 259…

Interclubs Manager

Ruben Decrop    28.09.2025    3

The Interclubs manager has been updated this morning. If you encounter any problems when processing the results: I am available…

Steven Bellens | 2025 | 🚀 Candidacy President RBCF

Steven Bellens    27.09.2025    9

Together towards a federation that connects, makes visible, and supports.

Chess & Mates in Brussels Builds the Bridge Between Online Chess and Club Play

Inias Vissenaekens    25.09.2025

Brussels – Chess en mates festival On the weekend of September 13–14, chess took over the center of Brussels. The…

Chess coaches wanted for international training week on inclusive chess for blind and partially sighted young people!

Inias Vissenaekens    25.09.2025

Chess Trainers Wanted (BE) — no costs for youWe are looking for motivated trainers for an international training week on…

Which tournament manager do you use?

Steven Bellens    24.09.2025    11

We are interested in understanding the use of the different pairing programs in use by the Belgian tournament organizers. Indicate in this poll which tournament manager you use.

🇧🇪♟️ Playing chess against Kasparov? This is your chance! ♟️🇧🇪

Inias Vissenaekens    23.09.2025

Are you between 6 and 14 years old and ready for a unique challenge? ✨On October 18, 2025, Your Next…

FIDE ELO migration – updated proposal for General Assembly Meeting

Steven Bellens    21.09.2025    25

The General Assembly of December 6th, 2025 approved this migration proposal. Background This topic was first presented at the General…