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Chess in Belgium
Official Launch of ECU2030 Campaign
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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Interclub 2025 – 2026: final standings & overview
Steven Bellens 26.04.2026
Final standings of the Interclub competition have been published on the Interclub page. Next to the final rankings, an overview…
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StefanT on RIP GM Vlastimil Hort Dank je Vlastimil je was de enigste grootmeester die me deed meekijken in de grootmeester schaaklogic. Onvergetelijke momenten op TV…
Steven Bellens on FIDE migration – update & FIDE conversion formula Bonjour Roman, Il y aura bien une édition nationale ELO finale en juillet. Sa sortie est toujours prévue pour le…
Roman Del Favero on FIDE migration – update & FIDE conversion formula Bonjour, Supposons que la migration ait effectivement lieu le 01/07/2026. Est-ce que (A) une dernière publication du calcul de l'ELO…
Call for applications : Organizer Belgian School Chess Championship 2027
Philippe Vukojevic 18.04.2026
The Royal Belgian Chess Federation is looking for an organizer for the final of the Belgian Inter Schools Chess Championship…
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Montenegro Open Mediterranean Open & Women Championships 2026
Ben Dardha 15.04.2026
The Montenegro Chess Federation (MCF), under the patronage of the Mediterranean Chess Association (MCA), the Ministry of Sports of Montenegro…
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Train with GM Eljanov on Saturday 18/04
Tom Piceu 14.04.2026
Thinkers Publishing offers ambitious Belgian chess players a unique opportunity: intensive training days led by an international grandmaster. In a small, select group, you will work for a full day with a top-level trainer on your chess development.
On April 18, we welcome Pavel Eljanov as the instructor.
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Webinar Swiss Manager (Dutch) – registration link added
Geert Bailleul 11.04.2026
Improve your arbiter skills with this online seminar on the use of Swiss Manager. Hosted by the ECU Arbiters Council.
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Chess clubs in Belgium
2Each registered chess club is indicated on the map with a marker. Click on any marker to see detailed information about the club, including its address and contact details. Explore and find your nearest club easily.
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Invitation: Sahel International Chess Festival 2026 in Monastir, Tunisia
Steven Bellens 10.04.2026
The Royal Belgian Chess Federation (RBCF) has received an official invitation from the Tunisian Chess Federation (FTE) for our members…
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Chess, Sport and Camaraderie: ChessRun and Clubs Day in Namur (24/05/2026)
Damien André 07.04.2026
On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Royal Namur Échecs invites you to an exceptional day combining sport, strategy and camaraderie! 🏃♂️…
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New membership system – call for participation in testing
Steven Bellens 06.04.2026
This is a call for participation in the testing phase of our new membership system. We are looking for players…
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Belgium has 100,000 active chess players on Chess.com
Lukas Dewijngaert 05.04.2026 8
By Lukas Dewijngaert, e-sports & community manager – FRBE-KBSB-KSB In January 2026, Belgium surpassed the milestone of 100,000 active monthly…
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National ELO – April rankings available
Steven Bellens 01.04.2026 2
Our quarterly ranking update (April) has just been published. You can find the new rankings here. We have processed 13 135…
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FIDE reminds organizers and arbiters of updated Swiss Rules effective from February 1, 2026
Steven Bellens 01.04.2026 3
FIDE wishes to remind organizers, arbiters, players and Swiss pairing software providers that the updated FIDE Swiss Rules came into…
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The Belgian School Chess Championships 2026
Philippe Vukojevic 29.03.2026 1
The final of the Belgian School Chess Championship took place on March 28, 2026, at the Institut Sainte-Anne in Gosselies,…
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📢 Call for feedback: Belgian Interclub Regulations (DL 31.03)
Luc Cornet 28.03.2026
The Interclub Workgroup has been activated to improve the current National Interclub (NIC) regulations and cope with rising number of teams. We…
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Olympiad applications open
Steven Bellens 27.03.2026
Applications are now open for participation in the Olympiad. The Belgian delegation will consist of two teams (Open and Women),…
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Belgian Championship website live!
Steven Bellens 22.03.2026 2
This weekend, the website for the Belgian Championship 2026 launched. All practical details about the event, together with registration can…
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Steven Bellens 15.03.2026 15
Following up on our plan to migrate to a FIDE-only rating system, the FIDE council has approved the conversion formula…
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