To mark FIDE’s centenary and International Chess Day, the FIDE100 Art Contest inspired artists of all ages from around the world to express their passion for chess through creative mediums. The competition attracted 271 entries from 54 countries, with participants ranging from professional to young aspiring artists, including the youngest entrant, just four years old. Uzbekistan submitted the highest number of entries, with 78 artworks, showcasing the global appeal of the event.

The contest featured two main categories: AI-generated and traditional artworks. Participants were tasked with creating art that either promoted participation in FIDE’s Guinness World Record attempt for International Chess Day or commemorated key moments in chess history over the past century. The judging panel evaluated the entries based on creativity, thematic relevance, and overall design.

The winners were selected across three age categories, highlighting exceptional creativity in both AI and traditional art forms. The top winners are:

Adult Category:

1st Place: Genesis Gali (Philippines)

“The artwork stands as a motivational illustration that champions the intellectual and social benefits of chess, urging individuals from all walks of life to unite and partake in this celebrated cultural pastime. An attempt to break the World Guinness World Record and become a legend!”

2nd Place: Abril Leonela Godoy (Argentina)

“My work entitled ‘The Great Move’ in honour of our FIDE motto ‘Gens una sumus’ shows a black horse (stamped on its leg with ‘FIDE 100 YEARS’) symbolizing the FIDE logo in a triumphant position with the aim of breaking the Guinness record and being a momentous event. This ‘move’ is performed by the world, the whole of nations, anyone in the world.... Everyone will participate in the great event this July 20th.”

3rd Place: Alex Markwith (Finland)

“My artwork incorporates both artificial intelligence and traditional painting techniques. The image file I have submitted is a digital photo of one of my physical mixed media collage works, which include prints of AI-generated images created from my own original paintings. The process of making these works is thus fully reciprocal, showing how humans can utilize technology as a tool in their work. Visually, the work shows the chess pieces in a fantasy environment, ready to face each other. It highlights the excitement of the game while encouraging the viewer to use their imagination. Strategy and creativity are both equally important in chess. Regardless of borders in the real world, chess unites us because it is universal.”

Under 16 Category:

1st Place: Beatrice Aton (Philippines)

2nd Place: Ezoza Rakhimova (Uzbekistan)

3rd Place: Eleni Pica (Cyprus)

Under 10 Category:

1st Place: Vera Teo Ting Rui (Singapore)

2nd Place: Madina Ravshanova (Uzbekistan)

3rd Place: Chengyu Jin (China)

The winning artworks were proudly displayed at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, allowing the global chess community to witness the fusion of art and chess. FIDE congratulates all participants for their efforts and contributions to celebrating chess through art.