Steven Bellens 16.05.2025
On May 12, 2025, the most famous chess player who ever played for the Neerpelter Chess Circle (NSK) died. Grandmaster…
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Luc Cornet (58) travels the world as an international chess arbiter. The Maasmechelen native was still active at the World Championship in America in December. There he witnessed the famous jeans incident with chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. “It all started in my section,” he said.
Read moreOlivier Nicolas Davoust on Limburg chess arbitrator experienced famous jeans incident with chess grandmaster up close: “It all started in my section” Quand je lis Luc Cornet comme arbitre d'un tournoi, j'ai la certitude d'un tournoi qui sera mené à la perfection.…
Bourgeois Anne on Limburg chess arbitrator experienced famous jeans incident with chess grandmaster up close: “It all started in my section” Bravo Luc et merci pour tout ce que tu apportes aux échecs
Luc Cornet on [update II] Wrong FIDE results reported As many have seen, FIDE published a new ranking yesterday in which the correction of the incorrect results has been…
DE HEUG Quentin on [update II] Wrong FIDE results reported BRAVO pour votre réactivité. La fédération internationale vient de corriger ce souci technique.
Antoine Snyers on [update II] Wrong FIDE results reported Thank you!
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Steven Bellens 10.05.2025
Interested parties should contact Luc Cornet as soon as possible. Deadline of reaction is Wednesday May 14th 2025 20h.
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IA Sylvin De Vet organizes a tournament leader C course during the Belgian Championship 2025. Pre-registration required. ITt is possible to participate in combination with participation in the BC.
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As many have seen, FIDE published a new ranking yesterday (04.05.2025) in which the correction of the incorrect results has…
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Steven Bellens 25.04.2025
The Hainaut Chess Club in partnership with the Cercle d’Echecs La Tour Saint-Ghislain and with the support of the FEFB is pleased to organize this FIDE tournament in 9 rounds, cadence: 90 min. with increments of 30 sec./move from the 1st move.
Read moreSteven Bellens 23.04.2025
Remember we announced the initiative in Baarle-Nassau / Baarle-Hertog earlier this month? Today, Baarle unveiled the chess table that is literally on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands. Here are some pictures of the event.
Read moreEach registered chess club is indicated on the map with a marker. Click on any marker to see detailed information about the club, including its address and contact details. Explore and find your nearest club easily.
Read moreSteven Bellens 18.04.2025
On Whit Monday, June 9, grandmaster Daniel Dardha will undertake an ambitious attempt to break the world record for clock simultaneous chess. That record currently stands in the name of Dutchman Sipke Ernst, set on Nov. 19, 2022 in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.
Read moreSteven Bellens 18.04.2025
Baarle-Nassau / Baarle-Hertog, the most fascinating village in the world, has a new and unique attraction: a chess table where the border runs right across the board!
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Sunday, April 27, is Flemish Heritage Day. The theme this year is “Game On,” the spotlight is on sports and games. Neighborhood Center Kerklommer De Haan is making it an afternoon (2-7 p.m.) around the game of chess. Participation is free. Registration is not required.
Read morePhilippe Vukojevic 18.04.2025
The RBCF is looking for candidates to host the Belgian Youth Championships in 2027, 2028 and 2029. On the one…
Read moreSteven Bellens 16.04.2025
One of the objectives of the Belgian Chess Federation is to support young and ambitious talents in obtaining their IM/GM standards and titles.
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