FIDE will hold interim elections for the Constitutional Commission during next year's General Assembly in Samarkand on September 26, 2026. A vacant seat has opened on the commission, triggering the electoral process under article 16.13 of the FIDE Charter.
Candidates must submit their applications by August 26, 2026 at 6 PM CET. FIDE has released official application and nomination forms for interested parties. Member federations can nominate candidates using the recommended nomination form.
This follows standard FIDE procedure for filling mid-term vacancies on its governance bodies. The Constitutional Commission handles amendments to FIDE's charter and electoral rules, making the position consequential for the organization's regulatory direction. The Samarkand General Assembly will serve double duty, handling routine federation business alongside this special election.