Saudi Chess Federation

The Saudi Chess Federation is a recognized sports body established to oversee, develop and support chess activities in the Kingdom and to represent Saudi Arabia in international chess bodies. The federation states its aims include applying global best practices across chess disciplines, increasing the popularity of the game, and preparing players, coaches and arbiters for participation in international events. Official information available from the federation documents the historical development of chess in Saudi Arabia and presents the federation’s calendar of events and tournaments. The federation organises and coordinates events and works toward international competition and titles; its establishment was made by a decision of the Ministry of Sport to create an institutional framework for managing the sport nationwide. Visitors use the federation’s official site and its public channels to follow news, consult the events calendar, and access the federation’s published contact details and social media and video channels. The official site and communications provide practical information about tournaments, programs, and the federation’s role in promoting chess activity across the Kingdom.