European Chess Union (ECU) is an independent sports association founded in 1985 in Graz, Austria; ECU holds the rights of European Chess Championships.
The 2026 European Senior Team Chess Championship 2026 starts tomorrow in Hersonissos, Crete, Greece! The event will be played from 27 August – 4 September at the ****Hotel Royal Belvedere Hersonissos. 🏆♟️
✨The event gathers 32 teams represented by 150 players competing in two
🤝 Historic milestone! The European Chess Union has signed a landmark €800,000 partnership with Super Foundation, the biggest sponsorship deal in ECU history. A new chapter for European chess begins now.
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European Chess Union opens a call of interest for the 16 FIDE Commissions’ for members who will be nominated by ECU and for the 7 ECU Commissions.
National Federations members or interested applicants shall submit the online form till the Wednesday September 30, 2026.
