| N | EVENTS | DATES BASED ON HOLIDAYS | APPROXIMATE NUMBEROF PLAYERS | CONTINENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIDE World Rapid and Blitz 8 - 18 | 1 April - 1 May | 400 | Any |
| 2 | FIDE World Cup 8 - 12 | 15 June - 1 August | 600 | Any |
| 3 | FIDE World Championship 14 - 18 | 15 June - 1 August | 600 | Any |
| 4 | FIDE Olympiad Under 16 in odd years (from 2027) | 1 - 30 August | 300 | Any |
| 5 | FIDE World Under 20 | 1 - 30 September | 250 | Any |
| 6 | FIDE World Championship 7 - 17 | 20 October - 5 November | 1.000 | Any |
| 7 | FIDE World Championship 8 - 12 | 10 - 25 November | 48 | Any |