FIDE Publishes 2026 General Assembly Voting Eligibility List

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has published the official list of member federations eligible to vote at the 2026 FIDE Congress General Assembly. The announcement was made in accordance with the organization’s Electoral Regulations.

Voting Eligibility Documentation

As of July 28, 2026, FIDE released the Electoral Commission Report along with the complete list of member federations having the right to vote. The documentation includes the names of federation Presidents and their designated Delegates. A separate list of suspended member federations was also made available at that time.

An updated version of the voting eligibility list was published on August 27, 2026, reflecting any changes that may have occurred during the intervening period. The revised documentation includes the updated roster of voting-eligible member federations and the current list of suspended federations.

Electoral Transparency

The publication of these documents fulfills FIDE’s commitment to transparency in its electoral processes. Member federations, players, and stakeholders can now access the official records to verify voting rights ahead of the General Assembly.

Key Documentation Available

• Electoral Commission Report (PDF)
• List of Member Federations Having Right to Vote (PDF)
• List of Suspended Member Federations (PDF)

Source

This report is based on information published by FIDE — International Chess Federation.

Official source: https://www.fide.com/2026-fide-congress-list-of-member-federations-having-right-to-vote/