European Chess Union opens a call of interest for the 16 FIDE Commissions’ members who will be nominated by ECU and for the 7 ECU Commissions.
According to current FIDE regulations, each Continent has the right to nominate one non-voting member to each of 16 FIDE non-Elected Commissions. The 16 ECU representatives in the FIDE Commissions will have the special duty to communicate and interact the ECU positions to the FIDE structures.
https://handbook.fide.com/chapter/NonElectedCommissions202211
European Chess Union Commissions:
- ECU Educational Commission: Chairperson*, Secretary 3 Councilors and 5 members
- ECU Arbiters Council: Chairperson*, Secretary and 3 Councilors
- ECU Events Commission: Chairperson*, Secretary and 3 Councilors
- ECU Commission on Women’s Chess: Chairperson*, Secretary and 3 Councilors
- ECU Trainers Commission: Chairperson*, Secretary, 3 Councilors
- ECU Social Commission: Chairperson*, Secretary, 3 Councilors
- ECU Olympic Affairs Commission: The final composition will be decided by the ECU Board (applications only with experience in NOCs, EOC, IOC).
*The Chairpersons have been appointed by the ECU Board.
The ECU-Board may include additional members to Commissions.
National Federations members or interested applicants shall submit the online form till the Wednesday September 30, 2026.
https://forms.gle/cerpKUnwSwbHcXhi9
The final selection will be made by the ECU Board.
The main criteria, but not restricted, for the selection are the following:
- The qualifications related with the position.
- The adequate ECU representation in key areas.
- The ability of communication in an international environment.
- The wide representation of the Federation members.
- The dedication to the mission, providing that the applicant is not nominated for the respective FIDE Commission.