Our program is built on a foundation of measurable progress and institutional integrity. We don’t just offer a vision for 2030;
we offer a roadmap of specific, tangible commitments designed to elevate European chess to its highest level.
We invite every national federation to join us as partners in this architecture of progress, ensuring that the legacy
of European chess is defined by transparency, growth, integrity, and global leadership. Our commitments are centered on
our core pillars: a Federations-First model, the expansion of growth and value, investment in people, organizational
modernization, the continued building of trust, and the cultivation of strategic partnerships.
Detailed information about our Vision and Commitments can be found here.

The ECU 2030 team has officially unveiled the ECU Social Chess Strategy 2026–2030, a streamlined roadmap
designed to transform chess into a permanent tool for social inclusion across all 54 European federations.
Prepared by PD Dr. Prabitha Urwyler, Candidate for ECU Treasurer and Leader of ECU Social Projects,
the strategy focuses on practical, governable goals that build on the momentum of the 2025 Year of Social Chess.
The core mission is simple: by 2030, every federation should have the capacity to use chess for education,
health, and community engagement through a shared European framework.

For a detailed look at the operational targets, funding structures, and the complete 2030 roadmap,
you can access the full document here.

The ECU 2030 Team introduces a comprehensive strategy dedicated to strengthening women’s inclusion
in chess across Europe. Built on four core pillars: participation, safety, visibility, and leadership, the program
combines proven, ongoing policies with ambitious new initiatives to create a sustainable, development pathway.

Under our ECU 2030 vision, we are launching a comprehensive strategy to elevate women’s chess
across Europe through four core pillars: participation, safety, visibility, and leadership.
Building on proven foundations like our Safe Play Policy , we will introduce groundbreaking initiatives including
a new European Women’s Chess Super League in 2028, a continent-wide Women’s Leadership Program,
and a statutory guarantee for gender balance on future election tickets. Our goal is to secure concrete,
year-round development and measurable growth in every member federation.

For a detailed look at the ECU 2030 Strategy for Women in Chess, you can access the full document here.

The ECU 2030 Team is fully committed to elevating senior chess to the level of prestige and respect it truly deserves. Driven by
the core pillars of recognition, event excellence, and social inclusion, our program combines immediate financial
reinforcements with ambitious new initiatives to celebrate the legacy and continued competitive strength of Europe’s senior players.

We have already secured an immediate, measurable step-up with additional prize fund already secured for European
Senior Individual and Team Championships, we are ready to launch a brand-new flagship event – the European Senior
Rapid & Blitz Championship 2027, and we are committed to raising organizational standards across playing conditions,
scheduling, arbiters, and hospitality to deliver a top-level championship experience. The ECU 2030 team is focused
on expanding participation in through social programs tailored for players returning to chess later in life, introducing new
formats like senior-junior team events, and supporting healthy ageing initiatives that link chess with mental wellbeing.

For a detailed look at the ECU 2030 Strategy for Seniors Chess, you can access the full document here.

The ECU2030 team has detailed its ECU 2030 Program (2026–2030), establishing a professionalized
framework designed to elevate European chess through commercial sponsorships, innovative event formats,
strategic cooperations and sustainable collaborations.

Building on past successes like the ECU Hub and Al Sense partnership, the program has secured landmark agreements –
including the European Chess Super League and support from the Super Foundation—to drive the annual budget toward
€2,000,000 by 2028. This strategic roadmap prioritizes financial transparency and growth across women’s, senior,
and open chess, ensuring sustainable development through verified European partnerships.

For a detailed look at the ECU 2030 Sponsorship, New Events & Strategic Cooperations program, you can access the full document here.

Chess in Education represents the most scalable way to grow global participation while delivering measurable cognitive
and educational value. As a core pillar of the ECU2030 vision, the Chess in Education programme shifts the focus
from purely competitive outcomes to broader classroom benefits, removing cost and distance barriers through
modern methodology and centralized digital services. The initiative has already delivered university-certified teacher
training alongside turnkey lesson packages via the ECU Hub, providing a proven, scalable blueprint for national federations
to modernize their educational structures and secure sustainable funding across the continent.

A comprehensive overview of our vision for Chess in Education and full document can be accessed here.

The ECU2030 team has introduced the Program of Development Projects & Federation Support, a practical initiative designed
to strengthen European national chess federations. A combined €200,000 fund will support social chess, training,
and education, alongside financial backing for historic regional events. To ease administrative tasks, federations will receive a
toolkit containing project templates, alongside regular mentoring to turn ideas into fundable project plans. The program
will also share a proven digital blueprint based on successful EU-funded models to help federations attract public funding.
Additionally, open talent pathways and structured trainings will ensure players can excel without geographical or budgetary barriers.
Built on a “federations-first” model, this initiative guarantees that development directly impacts chess across Europe.

For a detailed look at the ECU 2030 Development projects & Federations Support program, you can access the full document here.