2026 – Qualification Commission

FIDE QC regulation on Matches

All matches that are submitted to the FIDE Rating System (FRS) require the approval of the FIDE Qualification Commission (QC).

The awarding of titles by FIDE is intended to recognise the achievement of players in the field of competitive chess.

In order for the Qualification Commission to review title applications for the 3rd FIDE Council of 2026, the deadline to

At the 1st FIDE Council Meeting of 2026 held online on April 2, 11 Grand Master titles, 3 Woman Grand Master

FIDE Council has approved a continuation of the trial program allowing events with a time control of 45m+30s (or longer,

In order for the Qualification Commission to review title applications for the 1st FIDE Council of 2026, the deadline to