FIDE is pleased to publish the dress code for the FIDE Grand Swiss and FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss, reflecting a modern and inclusive approach while preserving the elegance of our sport.
Key update
Appropriate jeans are now permitted as part of the official dress code. This change offers players more comfort and freedom of choice, while ensuring that the overall appearance of the event remains professional and respectful.
Dress code guidelines
Men:
- Suit
- Dark business casual trousers, including classic, non-distressed jeans (blue, black, and grey)
- Unicoloured shirt (with minor deviations allowed, e.g. checkered or striped)
- Dress shoes and loafers with closed toes
- Unicoloured sneakers (soles can be a different colour)
Women:
- Skirt suit, pantsuit, dress suit
- Dress
- Dark business casual trousers, including classic, non-distressed jeans (dark blue, black and grey)
- Shirt/blouse
- Dress shoes and loafers with closed toes
- Unicoloured sneakers (soles can be a different colour)
FIDE’s perspective
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich highlighted the spirit of the change:
FIDE took the decision to provide more flexibility in the dress code. It is still required to follow the official standards, but elegant, appropriate jeans are also allowed. FIDE, chess players, arbiters, and officials must collectively strive to preserve the integrity of chess while also ensuring that the sport remains appealing to the audience and sponsors.
With this update, FIDE reaffirms its commitment to both tradition and progress — creating an environment where players feel comfortable and confident, while the game continues to shine on the world stage.
