The International Chess Committee of the Deaf, ICCD for short, is the world chess association for the deaf.
The ICCD was founded on 14 August 1949 in Copenhagen under the name International Committee of Silent Chess (ICSC). This name was changed to International Chess Committee of the Deaf (ICCD) at 31st the ICSC Congress in 2012, because the term ‘Silent Chess’, referred to the deaf which was too restrictive and outdated. In Dutch, the terms ‘’chess for the deaf’ and “Deaf Chess Club” are used. Both the Netherlands and Belgium use the term ‘Chess Committee of the Deaf’, the Royal Dutch Deaf Sports Association additionally uses the term ‘world deaf chess association’. Usually, the abbreviated form ICCD is used.
The ICCD consists of 52 national federations. In addition, there are individual members from non-affiliated countries. For example, Belgium is represented only by one individual membership. Only national federations are full members with voting rights.
The ICCD has its own flag and emblem. Its motto is ‘Ad augusta per angusta’.
The official language of communication is International Sign Language and must be used at meetings, congresses and other gatherings of ICCD member countries.
The aim of the organisation is the worldwide popularisation of chess among the deaf, the promotion of their chess skills and, in addition, the establishment of close international cooperation among the deaf chess players.
ICCD can organise World Championships, both for teams and individual chess players and continental deaf chess competitions in Europe, Asia, America and Africa, providing supervision and assistance. For specific tournaments, a dedicated ICCD team is put together. The calendar of all championships can be consulted on the organisation's website.
The ICCD has been affiliated to Fédération Internationale des Échecs, the umbrella body of national chess associations, since 25 April 1955.
The ICCD was founded on 14 August 1949 in Copenhagen under the name International Committee of Silent Chess (ICSC). This name was changed to International Chess Committee of the Deaf (ICCD) at 31st the ICSC Congress in 2012, because the term ‘Silent Chess’, referred to the deaf which was too restrictive and outdated. In Dutch, the terms ‘’chess for the deaf’ and “Deaf Chess Club” are used. Both the Netherlands and Belgium use the term ‘Chess Committee of the Deaf’, the Royal Dutch Deaf Sports Association additionally uses the term ‘world deaf chess association’. Usually, the abbreviated form ICCD is used.
The ICCD consists of 52 national federations. In addition, there are individual members from non-affiliated countries. For example, Belgium is represented only by one individual membership. Only national federations are full members with voting rights.
The ICCD has its own flag and emblem. Its motto is ‘Ad augusta per angusta’.
The official language of communication is International Sign Language and must be used at meetings, congresses and other gatherings of ICCD member countries.
The aim of the organisation is the worldwide popularisation of chess among the deaf, the promotion of their chess skills and, in addition, the establishment of close international cooperation among the deaf chess players.
ICCD can organise World Championships, both for teams and individual chess players and continental deaf chess competitions in Europe, Asia, America and Africa, providing supervision and assistance. For specific tournaments, a dedicated ICCD team is put together. The calendar of all championships can be consulted on the organisation's website.
The ICCD has been affiliated to Fédération Internationale des Échecs, the umbrella body of national chess associations, since 25 April 1955.
