2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities

List of Teams Announced for the 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities

2025-09-24 16:01

List of Teams Announced for the 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities

FIDE is pleased to announce the official list of participating teams for the 2nd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities, which will be held from October 19-26, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan. Following the success of the inaugural edition in Belgrade in 2023, the event once again brings together players from all over the world to celebrate inclusivity, fair play, and the unifying power of chess.

A total of 35 teams will compete in Astana, with participation from all four continents, the three international associations of players with disabilities, and additional nominations from the FIDE President and the host federation.

Participating Teams

Europe – 9 teams
Poland, Hungary, Israel, Ukraine, Germany, Croatia, Czech Republic, North Macedonia, Serbia

Asia – 7 teams
FIDE, Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates

Americas – 7 teams
Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, USA, Chile, Panama

Africa – 5 teams
Egypt, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya

International Associations of Players with Disabilities – 3 teams
International Braille Chess Association (IBCA), International Chess Committee of the Deaf (ICCD), International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA)

Nominations of the FIDE President – 2 teams
Kazakhstan ICCD, FIDE 2

Host Federation – 2 teams
Kazakhstan 1, Kazakhstan 2

With 2025 being a Year Social Chess, this Olympiad highlights FIDE’s continuing commitment to making chess accessible to everyone, regardless of physical abilities. With strong representation across continents and organizations, Astana is set to welcome a truly global competition that embodies the spirit of inclusion and the universal language of chess.