The Icelandic Chess Federation was founded in 1925. It has ever since served as the official organization of Icelandic chess players and chess clubs. The ICF serves as their link to the chess players of other countries and represents Iceland at the World Chess Federation (FIDE).
The ICF main task is to promote chess locally as well as organize national- and international events in Iceland. The Icelandic Championship is the ICF’s main local event every year, played in number of groups, as well as with special tournaments for women, elders, teens and children. It also organizes the the annual Reykjavik Open.
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