In order to discuss common problems and follow various chess activities, the FIDE has created 18 Commissions (15 non-elected and 3 elected) and 2 Committees.
The commissions and committees may initiate and lead new projects relating to their commission’s activities, formulate its suggestions and proposals to FIDE Council. All Non-Elected Commissions have certain responsibilities: defining missions, vision, objectives and strategy in line with overall FIDE objectives; consulting with Federations, other Commissions and FIDE organs on proposals to change regulations; ensuring Commissions with overlapping areas of responsibility are involved in matters of mutual interest, by inviting experts from other Commissions to form inter-Commission working groups
