# International Chess Federation jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at International Chess Federation as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/international-chess-federation

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is the governing body of the sport of chess, and it regulates all international chess competitions. Constituted as a non-governmental institution, it was recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a Global Sporting Organization in 1999. FIDE currently has its headquarters in Lausanne, but it was initially founded in 1924 in Paris under the motto “Gens una Sumus” (Latin for “We are one Family”). It was one of the very first International Sports Federations, alongside the governing bodies of the sports of Football, Cricket, Swimming, and Auto Racing. It is now one of the largest, encompassing 201 countries as affiliate members, in the form of National Chess Federations. Chess is nowadays a truly global sport, with dozens of millions of players in all the continents, and more than 60 million games on average played every day.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Switzerland |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Employees | 501 to 1,000 |
| Industries | Association, Internet, Non Profit |
| Website | https://fide.com |

## Leadership

- Lukasz Turlej, Secretary General

## Common questions

### Is International Chess Federation hiring right now?

International Chess Federation has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on International Chess Federation's careers site.

### Where is International Chess Federation headquartered?

International Chess Federation is headquartered in Switzerland and was founded in 1924.

### Who leads International Chess Federation?

Lukasz Turlej, Secretary General, is at the top of International Chess Federation's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at International Chess Federation?

Pick a role on International Chess Federation's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on International Chess Federation's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.