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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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A selection of updates from the RBCF board

Steven Bellens    10.02.2026

The start of 2026 has been a period of shaping plans and getting started. The groundworks have started and –…

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An exciting year ahead of us!

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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Happy holidays to all chess enthusiasts!

Steven Bellens    25.12.2025

The entire team of board members and staff wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The Christmas…

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What drives me to play chess

Steven Bellens    19.12.2025    1

In a world that seems to spin ever faster, where we are constantly overstimulated by screens and deadlines, chess offers a unique form of focus. When you sit behind the board, only the here and now matters. For me, chess is not just a mind sport, but also a form of mental rest. It forces you to shut out the noise and return to the essence of the (chess) problem in front of you.

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