The International Chess Federation (FIDE) proudly announces a series of awards to honor those who have made exceptional contributions to the world of chess in the past 100 years

The aim of the FIDE100 awards is to recognize individuals and organizations who have significantly impacted the development and promotion of chess globally over the past century.

The FIDE 100 Awards are aimed at different members of the chess community - players, arbiters, organizers, photographers, journalists, project leaders, authors, educators and others. By recognizing these contributions, FIDE wants to continue to support excellence and promote the cultural and intellectual values of chess worldwide.

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich said: "As we celebrate our centennial, we wanted to give recognition to those who have made chess what it is today and what it represents for the future. We hope that these awards will inspire future generations to take up chess and bring the game to new heights."

The awards are given in 19 categories. Each category has a specified nomination and voting criteria.

Where applicable, nomination submissions can be made on the official website. The deadline for nominations is August 15, midnight, CET.

The awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Best Male Player
• Best Female Player
• Best Male Arbiter
• Best Female Arbiter
• FIDE Trainers' 100 Years Award (male)
• FIDE Trainers' 100 Years Award (female)
• Best Male Team
• Best Female Team
• Best Social Media Influencer
• Best Chess Journalist
• The Most Memorable FIDE Chess Tournament
• The Most Memorable Private Chess Tournament
• FIDE Book - 100 Years
• Best Photographer
• Best Educator
• Chess Social Impact
• Advocate for Women in Chess
• Inclusivity
• Presidential Award

Each category has specific qualification criteria, nomination procedures, and selection processes.

While some recipients will be chosen by a distinguished panel of chess grandmasters, historians, and educators, others will be determined through public voting. 

Self-nominations or nominations by national federations are open in several categories. They are:

Best Chess Journalist 100.fide.com/fide-awards-2024-best-chess-journalist/

Best Photographer 100.fide.com/fide-awards-2024-best-photographer/

Best Educator 100.fide.com/fide-awards-2024-best-educator/

Chess Social Impact 100.fide.com/fide-awards-2024-chess-social-impact/

Advocate for Women in Chess 100.fide.com/fide-awards-2024-advocate-for-women-in-chess/ 

Besides, the best male and female players of all time will be chosen by a public vote. Voting for your favorite player is open via the following links:

Best Male Player 100.fide.com/fide-awards-2024-best-male-player/

Best Female Player 100.fide.com/fide-awards-2024-best-female-player/ 

The winners of the FIDE 100 Awards will be announced during the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest in September 2024.

For more information about the FIDE100 Awards and to submit nominations, please visit 100.fide.com/fide-awards-2024/.