ICCD Congress
The Congress of the International Committee of Deaf Chess (ICCD) is the supreme governing and decision-making body of the organization. Through its Congresses, the ICCD ensures democratic legitimacy, institutional continuity, and the long-term development of Deaf chess at international level.
Since its establishment in 1949, initially under the name International Committee of Silent Chess (ICSC) and later as the ICCD, Congresses have been held on a regular basis, traditionally in conjunction with major international championships. This model reinforces the close connection between institutional governance and sporting activity.
Through the ICCD Congress, the organization:
•Approves institutional and sporting reports
•Awards the hosting rights of future championships and official events
•Adopts and amends statutes, regulations and competition rules
•Elects the ICCD Executive Board
•Defines the strategic direction of international Deaf chess
This integrated system—combining international competitions and democratic governance—has enabled the ICCD to maintain more than seven decades of uninterrupted institutional stability, ensuring global recognition of Deaf chess within the international sports framework.
