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Statutes, Regulations &
Bidding Manuals

Official constitutional instruments, tournament bidding contracts, ethics codes, title norm regulations, audited financial reports, and General Assembly communiqués.

54 Member FederationsEnglish · Français · العربيةRatified by General Assembly
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ACC-STAT-2026-01Governance & Constitution

Constitution and General Statutes of the African Chess Confederation

The supreme governing instrument of the African Chess Confederation, establishing the confederation's legal personality, General Assembly powers, presidential slate governance, continental zones, and democratic electoral codes.

AmendedJanuary 2026
Size / Pages2.4 MB · 34p
LanguagesEnglish, Français, العربية
Core Clauses:
  • •Defines sovereign rights and voting procedures for all 54 African Member Federations
  • •Establishes the governance mandate for Continental Zones 4.1 to 4.5
ACC-REG-2026-02Tournament Bidding & Rules

ACC Continental Championship Bidding Manual & Host Contract (2026–2028)

The complete technical specifications, bidding protocols, financial guarantees, venue standards, and host federation obligations for staging official ACC continental championships.

AmendedFebruary 2026
Size / Pages3.1 MB · 42p
LanguagesEnglish, Français
Core Clauses:
  • •Standard host contract covering venue, lodging, prize escrow, and broadcast obligations
  • •Mandatory government support and visa facilitation clearance checklists
ACC-ETH-2026-03Governance & Constitution

ACC Code of Ethics, Anti-Cheating & Fair Play Disciplinary Regulations

The constitutional disciplinary framework governing ethical conduct, electoral integrity, conflict of interest disclosures, and strict anti-cheating enforcement across all African chess competitions.

AmendedJanuary 2026
Size / Pages1.6 MB · 22p
LanguagesEnglish, Français
Core Clauses:
  • •Strict zero-tolerance policy on electronic cheating, device possession, and match collusion
  • •Mandatory metal detector screening and RF signal detection at all continental events
ACC-TECH-2026-04Arbiters & Technical

FIDE Title Norm Application & Continental Arbiter Placement Regulations

Official operational guide for validating Grandmaster (GM), International Master (IM), Woman Grandmaster (WGM), and Arbiter (IA/FA) title norms achieved at ACC continental events.

AmendedDecember 2025
Size / Pages1.9 MB · 28p
LanguagesEnglish, Français
Core Clauses:
  • •Expedited processing protocols for continental title certificates achieved at AICC and Zonal events
  • •Rotational appointment standards for Chief Arbiters and Sector Arbiters across all 5 zones
ACC-FIN-2026-05Financial Reports

ACC 2026–2030 Strategic Budget, Sponsorship & Financial Transparency Charter

The complete, costed financial governance framework and public accounting standards establishing transparent bank operations, FIDE development funding disclosures, and line-item grant tracking.

AmendedFebruary 2026
Size / Pages2.8 MB · 36p
LanguagesEnglish, Français
Core Clauses:
  • •Mandatory publication of annual audited accounts by independent continental auditing firms
  • •Public line-item accounting of all FIDE Planning & Development Commission (PDC) grants
ACC-GA-2026-06Circulars & Assembly

ACC General Assembly Standing Orders & Proxy Voting Regulations

The formal procedural rules governing agenda submissions, delegate credentials verification, debate protocols, constitutional amendments, and proxy vote standards for the General Assembly.

AmendedJanuary 2026
Size / Pages1.4 MB · 18p
LanguagesEnglish, Français, العربية
Core Clauses:
  • •Clear timelines for member federations to submit constitutional motions (60 days prior)
  • •Strict credentials verification to ensure only authorized federation delegates vote
ACC-GRASS-2026-07Arbiters & Technical

ACC Chess in Schools & Developing Federations Equipment Grant Guidelines

Application guidelines and criteria for national member federations to access ACC equipment grants, tournament chess sets, digital clocks, and school curriculum materials.

AmendedFebruary 2026
Size / Pages1.7 MB · 16p
LanguagesEnglish, Français
Core Clauses:
  • •Priority allocation for Level 4 and Level 5 developing federations across Africa
  • •Subsidized provision of 500-set school chess starter kits and teaching demonstration boards
Secretariat Submissions Desk

Constitutional Motions & Championship Bids

National Member Federations wishing to submit constitutional amendment proposals, bidding dossiers, or delegate credentials can email the General Secretariat directly.

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