The International Committee of Deaf Chess (ICCD) is the international governing body responsible for the organization, regulation and development of chess for Deaf players worldwide.

Founded in 1949, ICCD provides the official institutional framework through which Deaf chess players can compete internationally in a fair, accessible and structured environment. The organization brings together national Deaf chess federations and associations from different countries, ensuring coordinated international competitions and long-term development of the sport.

ICCD is responsible for organizing and supervising World Championships, continental championships and other official international chess events for Deaf players, covering both team and individual competitions, as well as different time controls in line with the evolution of modern chess.

The activities of ICCD are conducted in accordance with the Laws of Chess and technical regulations of the FIDE (International Chess Federation), ensuring full alignment with international chess standards and guaranteeing sporting integrity and recognition at global level.

Through its competitions, governance structures and international cooperation, ICCD promotes the values of fair play, accessibility, inclusion, equality of opportunity and mutual respect, while strengthening unity and friendship within the global Deaf chess community.

Today, ICCD stands as the world reference organization for Deaf chess, combining more than seven decades of historical continuity with a clear commitment to the future development of the sport.