The Hong Kong China Chess Federation Limited (HKCCFL), under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and FIDE, is honored to invite chess players from all member federations of Asia to participate in the Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 (Men & Women), to be held from 27th (arrival) to 31st (departure) July 2026 in Hong Kong.
The Asian Chess Federation (ACF), also known as the FIDE Asian Zone (FAZ), is the continental governing body for the sport of chess in Asia. It is affiliated with the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), the world chess federation. The ACF was founded in 1957 and currently has 57 member federations. The ACF is responsible for organizing and promoting chess tournaments in Asia, including the Asian Chess Championship, the Asian Continental Chess Championship, and the Asian Youth Chess Championships. The ACF also works to develop chess in Asia by providing training programs and resources for member federations. The ACF has been successful in promoting chess in Asia, and the continent has produced some of the world's best chess players, including Viswanathan Anand, Ding Liren, and Hou Yifan.
The Hong Kong China Chess Federation Limited (HKCCFL) is the official governing body for chess in Hong Kong. Founded in 1960 and a member of FIDE since 1961 (FIDE Zone 3.3), it is also a member of the Asian Chess Federation. The Federation promotes and organizes social and competitive chess throughout Hong Kong and selects the players who represent Hong Kong in international competitions, including the Chess Olympiad.
In recent years the HKCCFL has hosted a growing programme of FIDE-rated international events, among them the Hong Kong International Open and international Blitz championships. For the Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 – funded in part by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department – the Federation is proud to welcome Asia’s players to Hong Kong and to deliver a high-standard competitive environment that celebrates fair play, sporting excellence and cultural exchange.
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