# FIDE Congress

- Dates: 19 September 2026 to 28 September 2026
- Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Organiser: International Chess Federation
- Industry: Sports

## About

FIDE Congress 2026 is an official event of the International Chess Federation that includes sessions of the General Assembly, FIDE Council, Zonal Council, and FIDE Commissions. It serves as a gathering for members of the global chess community to conduct meetings and elections. The event is intended for chess federation members and officials.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://congress.fide.com/)
- [Registration](https://congress.fide.com/mc-events/fide-general-assembly/?mc_id=195)
- [Agenda](https://congress.fide.com/2025/12/12/2025-fide-general-assembly-agenda-2/)

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Minor**: 130 m from the venue, Zargaron ko'chasi
- **Тильякори**: 210 m from the venue
- **Hotel Diyor**: 280 m from the venue, 2 Toshkent ko'chasi
- **Diplomat Premium Hotel**: 280 m from the venue
- **Silver Rows Hotel**: 310 m from the venue
- **Samarkand City Center Hotel**: 330 m from the venue, 55 Abdurasulov street 55, 140101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.booking.com/Pulse-WH9zjZ)
  - Phone: +998990623211
- **Estar**: 330 m from the venue
- **Old palace hotel**: 340 m from the venue, 44 So'zangaron ko'chasi, 140100

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/fide-congress-de14c7ce5129/