The history of the International Committee of Deaf Chess (ICCD) dates back to 1949, with the establishment of its predecessor organization, the International Committee of Silent Chess (ICSC). The ICSC was formally constituted in Copenhagen in 1949 under the presidency of L. G. Dronkers, who is recognized as the founder and first President of the organization. This marked the first time that Deaf chess was structured at an international level, with agreed regulations, official congresses, and coordinated international competitions. A major milestone in this early period was the organization of the first World Deaf Team Chess Championship, held in 1953 in Oslo, Norway. This event laid the foundations for a continuous and uninterrupted tradition of international Deaf chess competitions that has continued for more than seven decades. Over the years, the ICSC—and later the ICCD—organized World Championships and international congresses in numerous countries, reflecting the steady growth and global consolidation of Deaf chess. Official competitions and meetings have been held in cities such as Oslo, Copenhagen, Oberammergau, Warsaw,  London, Portoroz, Varna,  Kuhlungsborn, Leksand, Budapest, Turku, Leipzig, Fredericia, Bilbao,  Oberstdorf, Amsterdam, Palma de Mallorca, Washington, D.C. Albufeira, Stockholm, Veszprém, Edinburgh, Brno, Lucerne, Rotterdam, among others. This wide geographical spread demonstrates both the international reach and the long-term continuity of the organization. As Deaf chess evolved and international sports structures developed, the organization underwent a natural transition from the ICSC to the International Committee of Deaf Chess (ICCD). This evolution reflected a modernization of terminology and institutional identity, while maintaining full historical, organizational and sporting continuity with the founding principles established in 1949.Mission Building on this strong historical foundation, ICCD’s mission is to organize, regulate and promote chess for Deaf players worldwide within a fair, accessible and internationally recognized framework. ICCD conducts its competitions in accordance with the Laws of Chess and regulations of the FIDE (International Chess Federation), ensuring technical rigor, arbitral consistency and full alignment with international chess standards. This guarantees that Deaf chess players compete under the same sporting principles as the global chess community. The ICCD is committed to:•Promoting equal opportunities for Deaf chess players•Organizing official team and individual international competitions•Strengthening international cooperation among national Deaf chess federations•Supporting the development and visibility of Deaf chess worldwide Through its competitions, congresses and institutional work, ICCD continues to foster sporting excellence, inclusion, mutual respect and international friendship, ensuring that Deaf chess remains a strong and unified part of the global chess movement.