International Braille Chess Association (IBCA)

Rest in peace Dr. Jorgen Magnusson (President IBCA)

Team IBCA — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:12:28 +0000

Official Statement of the International Braille Chess Association (IBCA)Dear IBCA Members,It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our President, Dr. Jorgen Magnusson, who left us after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Dr. Magnusson was not only a devoted leader of the International Braille Chess Association, but also a man of vision, integrity, and deep commitment to the…

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How to order DGT Clocks with Special Discount ?

Team IBCA — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:11:01 +0000

Dear IBCA member countries, dear IBCA Officials, IBCA is very pleased to announce that, thanks to our partnership with the DGT company, member countries can now order DGT Echo clocks at a preferential rate. The order will be placed directly with the DGT company. Please contact: sales@dgt.nl stephanie@dgt.nl with copy to: secretary@ibca-info.org The cost is 60 euros per clock plus shippping…

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Report of PanAmerican Chess Championship, Guatemala 2023

Team IBCA — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:39:14 +0000

The IBCA Pan-American Open Championship for the blind and Visually Impaired was held in Guatemala City, Guatemala from 23-27 October 2023. On arrival day, a welcome dinner and music were provided. This was followed by the technical meeting during which a roll call was taken and all participating players were identified according to their visual categories. Players were classified either as blind…

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Executive Board Meeting : 27 May 2023

Team IBCA — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:30:57 +0000

Dear IBCA member countries, Dear IBCA officials,Please find attached the minutes of the Executive Board meeting that took place on Saturday May 27, 2023.A special congress will be held during the IBCA World Individual Championship that will take place in Rhodes, Greece from October 8 to 18, 2023.Member countries are asked to inform IBCA if they wish a new board to be elected during this special…

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Rest in peace Stephen Hilton (1962-2023)

Team IBCA — Sat, 06 May 2023 00:27:31 +0000

It is with great sadness that IBCA announces the passing of Mr. Stephen Hilton on April 16th. Stephen was an invaluable member of the IBCA board for many years, serving in various roles, including Secretary and 2nd Vice-President. He was always dedicated to advancing the goals of the IBCA.Stephen participated in numerous chess tournaments and was a regular player for the UK team.He was a kind…

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A great loss to Braille Chess Community

Team IBCA — Sat, 06 May 2023 00:20:08 +0000

Dear Friends,We lost our beloved friend, philosopher and guide Ludwig Beutelhoff on 27th March 2022. On behalf of IBCA and entire blind chess fraternity, our sincere condolences on this tragic loss. Ludwig Beutelhoff was a legendary figure in the world of braille chess. His contribution in promoting braille chess is unmatchable, his mammoth work in world chess brought braille chess to a next level.

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2023 IBCA European Team Chess Championship for the Blind Final Report

Team IBCA — Mon, 01 May 2023 15:40:50 +0000

The International Braille Chess Association (IBCA) is the supreme body responsible for chess for the blind and visually impaired. The IBCA is part of the International Blind Sports Federation and an Affiliated Member of FIDE. Founded in 1958, the IBCA has grown to more than sixty countries on four continents. Its major competitions include the Blind Chess Olympiad and the Blind World Chess…

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Ukraine Relief 2023

Team IBCA — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:36:49 +0000

As early as March 2022, the International Braille Chess Association (IBCA) unequivocally condemned the Russian Federation’s unjustified war on Ukraine and took strong actions against participation of Russian athletes and officials. Please refer to the “IBCA Statement on war in Ukraine” on the home page: https://ibca-info.org/.Players from war-torn Ukraine faced numerous obstacles to their…

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IBCA World Women’s and Junior Championships celebrate solidarity in the global Braille family

Team IBCA — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 23:37:32 +0000

The 11th IBCA World Women’s and Junior Chess Championships for the Blind and Visually Impaired, organized by the IBCA, the French Blind Chess Association, and the Maison d’Échecs de Toulouse Lardenne, chief organizer Mr. Laurent Kruk, took place in Castelnaudary, France, from July 10-18, 2022. The participants, representing 18 federations from three continents, used specialized Braille chess…

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X PANAMERICAN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED set New Records

Team IBCA — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 23:37:32 +0000

The 10th IBCA PanAmerican Games for the Blind and Visually Impaired took place in Mexico City, Mexico, from October 23-29, 2022. Organized by the IBCA and the Mexican National Network for the Blind with chief organizer Mr Benito Enrique Hernández López, the competition brought together 54 participants representing 13 federations from North, South, and Central America. The players used specialized…

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