Chess Across North, Central and South America
FIDE America, officially known as the Confederation of Chess for the Americas (CCA), is the continental organization responsible for coordinating chess activities across the Americas under the framework of FIDE, the International Chess Federation.
The organization works with national federations throughout North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Its responsibilities include organizing continental championships, supporting player development, coordinating educational programs, training arbiters and coaches, and representing the interests of member federations within FIDE.
About FIDE America
The Americas are home to millions of chess players, thousands of clubs, and dozens of national federations. FIDE America provides a common structure that allows these federations to cooperate through shared competitions, regulations, and development initiatives.
The organization coordinates activities across five FIDE zones and works closely with national federations to support chess at every level, from youth participation and school programs to international championships and title events.
Continental Championships
FIDE America oversees a calendar of tournaments held throughout the year for players of different ages and categories.
Major events include:
- American Continental Chess Championship
- Women’s Continental Championship
- Pan American Youth Championship
- Pan American Junior Championship
- Pan American Team Championship
- South American Championships
- Central American and Caribbean Championships
- North American Youth Championship
Many of these events serve as qualification pathways to FIDE world championships and other international competitions.
Education and Development
Beyond tournaments, FIDE America supports projects designed to strengthen chess throughout the region.
These initiatives include school chess programs, coach education, arbiter certification seminars, online training courses, and cooperation with national federations seeking to expand local chess activities.
The organization also works with FIDE commissions and regional partners to promote chess as an educational and social tool.
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Supporting Federations
One of the core functions of FIDE America is assisting member federations with organizational, technical, and regulatory matters.
This includes guidance on tournament standards, title applications, arbiter development, event management, and implementation of FIDE regulations.
Special attention is given to emerging federations and countries seeking to expand participation and improve access to international competition.
Leadership
FIDE America is governed by an elected board serving four-year terms.
The current administration for 2022–2026 is led by President Jose Antonio Carrillo together with representatives from federations across the Americas. The board works alongside commissions, organizers, arbiters, trainers, and federation officials throughout the region.
By the Numbers
35+ Member Federations
5 FIDE Zones
10+ Continental Championships Annually
1945 First Pan American Championship
Millions of Chess Players Across the Americas
Latest News and Events
Follow tournament announcements, championship results, educational programs, federation updates, and official communications from FIDE America throughout the year.
Whether you are a player, coach, arbiter, organizer, federation official, or chess enthusiast, FIDE America serves as the continental hub for chess activities across the hemisphere.
