The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is the umbrella organization of all national chess organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of chess sport globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the FIDE after seven national federations were added at the 2008 FIDE Congress in Rome.
In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, FIDE suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any International Chess Federation events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by FIDE, as well as from attending or participating in any FIDE meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Chess Federation sent a letter addressing FIDE and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in FIDE events. The RCF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Chess Federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a chess event in Ukraine.
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There are four continental associations affiliated with FIDE. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the FIDE Board meetings.
International Chess Federation (FIDE): The organization is the governing body of all national chess organizations worldwide. They handle all aspects of chess sport globally. They are based in Lausanne, Switzerland and have 157 affiliated countries. $url1
FIDE and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine: FIDE suspended athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus due to the invasion. However, in May 2023, they reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes after a Russian missile attack led to the cancellation of a chess event in Ukraine. $url2
FIDE's Continental Associations: FIDE has four continental associations which are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at FIDE Board meetings. These include the African Chess Confederation, Asian Chess Federation, European Chess Union, and Americas' Chess Confederation. $url3
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