European Chess Union

President: <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Zurab Azmaiparashvili ​
Deputy President: <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Dana Reizniece-Ozola ​
Secretary General: <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou ​
Treasurer: <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Ion-Serban Dobronauteanu ​

Established on August 30, 1985, the European Chess Union (ECU) serves as the official governing body for chess in Europe. With its headquarters in Hünenberg See, Switzerland, the ECU unites 54 national chess federations, coordinating a wide array of tournaments and initiatives to promote the game throughout the continent.

♟️ Mission and Activities

The ECU’s primary objectives include:

Organizing prestigious events such as the European Individual Championships, European Team Championships, European Club Cups, and European Youth Championships.
Promoting chess education and development across member federations.
Collaborating with the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to align European chess activities with global standards.