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Nicosia – The Qatar Chess Association participated in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) meeting held in Cyprus on the sidelines of the FIDE Candidates Tournament, featuring eight players in the Open section and eight players in the Women’s event.
The winners of both Candidates tournaments will earn the right to challenge for the World Chess Championship titles.
The meeting was attended by Mohammed Al Mudahka, President of the Qatar Chess Association and FIDE Director of International Relations, alongside senior international chess officials. Discussions focused on several key topics concerning the future development of chess and the upcoming international tournament calendar.
During the meeting, the FIDE Council also praised the successful organization of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships for both men and women, which were hosted by Qatar last December.
Several important decisions aimed at strengthening the global development of chess were approved during the session. Among the most significant was the decision to award the hosting rights for the 2032 Chess Olympiad to Africa, with the host nation to be selected at a later stage. The Council also confirmed that the 2034 Chess Olympiad will be hosted in South America.
Earlier this year, FIDE appointed Mohammed Al Mudahka to oversee preparations for the upcoming Chess Olympiad, scheduled to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 10 to 24 September.
Al Mudahka praised the continuous efforts of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich and the federation’s leadership to promote chess worldwide, expand the game’s reach, and enhance the quality of international competitions.
He noted that FIDE’s upcoming strategic plans place particular emphasis on further developing chess across Asia, adding that Uzbekistan’s organization of the Chess Olympiad reflects the country’s ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting the sport at the highest level.
Al Mudahka also confirmed that the Qatari national chess team will participate in the Olympiad, describing the event as an important opportunity for the country’s players to gain valuable international experience, improve their competitive level, and compete against many of the world’s strongest teams.
Founded on 20 July 1924 during the Eighth Olympic Games in Paris, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) was established with the participation of representatives from 15 national chess federations. Today, FIDE serves as the global governing body responsible for organizing and regulating international chess competitions around the world.