♟️ Federation Identity

Federación Nacional de Ajedrez de México is the national chess federation of Mexico. It works as the country’s official federation in the FIDE structure and operates from Ciudad de México. Its current national board covers the 2024–2028 term, with Raúl E. Hernández Hernández as president. The federation also runs a broad national framework that includes affiliated state associations, technical commissions, ratings, arbiters, and official event administration. For players, that makes FENAMAC the main national body behind recognized competitive chess in Mexico.

🏆 National and Continental Events

Tournament organization sits at the center of FENAMAC’s work. Its official calendar includes the Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Abierto Mexicano de Ajedrez, national youth events, state-linked championships, and continental competitions. It also appears directly in major international events hosted in Mexico. In the case of the XIX American Continental Chess Championship 2026, this is the same organization, but not as the only organizer. FENAMAC is one of the organizers, and the event is presented together with the Confederation of Chess for the Americas (CCA). The federation’s own event calendar includes the continental championship, while FIDE’s tournament record lists the event in Mexico with a Mexican chief organizer.

🌱 Development, Regulation, and Chess Support

FENAMAC’s role goes beyond staging tournaments. It also supports the chess structure that sits behind competitive play in Mexico. Its platform covers arbitration, ratings, affiliations, technical commissions, and federation-wide communication. In addition, it works with state associations and publishes national calls, regulations, and development pathways for different age groups and levels. Recent official event material also shows that the federation remains active in women’s continental events, junior championships, and national open competition. For players, coaches, arbiters, and organizers, that gives FENAMAC a practical year-round role. It helps regulate official chess in Mexico while also delivering many of the country’s most visible events.