On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Minister of Sports André Fufuca met with the President of the Brazilian Chess Confederation (CBX), Máximo Igor Macedo, the Advisor to the President of FIDE (International Chess Federation), GM Darcy Lima, and the President of the North Rio Grande do Norte Chess Federation, Máximo Valério Macedo. The group discussed Brazil's bid to host the Chess Olympiad in 2030, an event of immense importance on the global sports scene.

The CBX announced a letter of intent highlighting interested Brazilian states and a possible shared host with Paraguay, which is already in advanced negotiations. The schedule of actions was presented to ensure a solid bid at the correspondent FIDE Congress.

Minister André Fufuca acknowledged the event's great significance and expressed his willingness to analyze the detailed CBX project, taking into account FIDE specifications. He highlighted the need for financial viability but reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to supporting the initiative.

It will be the first time since 1978 that the Chess Olympiads will return to the American continent, making the Brazilian bid even more meaningful.