General calendar
| N | EVENTS | DATES BASED ON HOLIDAYS | APPROXIMATE NUMBEROF PLAYERS | CONTINENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIDE World Senior Team | 1 April - 15 May | 450 | Any |
| 2 | FIDE World Rapid and Blitz 8 - 18 | 1 April - 1 May | 300 | Any |
| 3 | FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz | 15 May - 15 June (from 2026) | 100 | Any |
| 4 | FIDE World Cup 8 - 12 | 15 June - 1 August (from 2026) | 600 | Any |
| 5 | FIDE World Championship 14 - 18 | 15 June - 1 August (from 2026) | 600 | Any |
| 6 | FIDE Olympiad Under 16 | 1 - 30 August, odd years | 300 | Any |
| 7 | FIDE World Under 20 | 1 - 30 September (from 2026) | 250 | Any |
| 8 | FIDE World Amateur Championship | 1 September - 15 November | 300 | Any |
| 9 | FIDE World Senior Individual | 1 September - 15 November | 400 | Any |
| 10 | FIDE World Championship 7 - 17 | 20 October - 5 November | 300 | Any |
| 11 | FIDE World Championship 8 - 12 | 10 - 25 November | 48 | Any |
| 12 | FIDE World Rapid and Blitz 7 - 17 | December | 300 | Any |