FIDE is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Svetozar Gligoric Trophy 2026. The Svetozar Gligoric Trophy is an award given by FIDE to the individual who displays exemplary behavior promoting the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship in chess. To be eligible for the Svetozar Gligorić Trophy 2026, candidates must have demonstrated the following accomplishments during the period from September 2024 to September 2026: – Outstanding gesture or action of sportsmanship during a sporting event. – Outstanding contribution to the popularization of values and principles of Fair Play. – Outstanding initiatives on enforcement of integrity and high ethical values. The Svetozar Gligoric Trophy recognizes sportsmen who exercise the fundamental values of fair play both during and beyond t