FIDE EVE World Championships 2028-2029: Call for bids

FIDE Calls for Bids for Upcoming World Championships

WHO: FIDE — International Chess Federation; WHAT: Call for Bids for 2028 and 2029 World Championships; WHERE: Global (open to all FIDE member federations); WHEN: Submission deadline 25 September 2026.

Event Overview

FIDE has announced a call for bids for all FIDE World Championships scheduled for 2028 and 2029, encompassing a broad range of events. For 2028, 14 events are listed, including the FIDE World Senior Team, various youth categories for Rapid and Blitz, and the World Chess Championships across different age groups. The 2029 calendar expands to 15 events, adding the FIDE Olympiad U16 to the roster.

Key Highlights

• 2028 Events (14): Includes FIDE World Senior competitions, Youth Rapid & Blitz (U8–U18, U7–U17), Amateur Championships, and Youth World Chess Championships (U8–U12, U14–U18).
• 2029 Events (15): Mirrors 2028 with the addition of the FIDE Olympiad U16.
• Submission Deadline: 25 September 2026, at 15:00 CET.
• Preliminary Interest: Optional by 10 September 2026, to fideevents@fide.com.

Procedure and Resources

Bidders are advised to review the updated FIDE General Regulations and the specific bidding forms available on the FIDE website. The General Calendar for 2028-2029 and detailed bidding procedure documents are also provided for reference.

Source

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

Official source: https://www.fide.com/fide-eve-world-championships-2028-2029-call-for-bids/