Chess Federation of Sri Lanka (CFSL) is Sri Lanka’s national chess federation based in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Over the years, CFSL has served as the country’s primary tournament organizer and governing body for rated chess. As a result, it coordinates official events, national regulations, and international federation participation.

In addition, CFSL delivers a full calendar of FIDE-rated tournament competitions across classical chess, rapid chess, and blitz chess. The federation organizes the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 in Kalutara on behalf of FIDE and the Commonwealth Chess Association, running Open and Youth championships in parallel. Moreover, its operational scope typically includes federation entries, event administration, and official participant coordination for major international championships hosted in Sri Lanka.

Furthermore, CFSL supports long-term chess development through national pathways and structured competition standards. For example, it works to expand opportunities for juniors and emerging talents through a broad junior chess program approach and frequent over-the-board events. Consequently, the federation remains the key reference point for competitive chess and official tournament administration in Sri Lanka.