NSS

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International Chess Federation
Nemzetközi Sakkszövetség
NSS.jpg
AbbreviationNSS
Formation11 February 1920
TypeInternational organization
HeadquartersAszód, Ruvelka
President
Benjámin Németh

The International Chess Federation, sometimes referred to by its Ruvelkan acronym NSS (Nemzetközi Sakkszövetség), is an international organization based in Aszód that connects national chess federations and operates as the governing body for all international chess events. It was founded on 11 February 1920 in Ruvelka and utilizes a universal ranking system to compare and rate players within Tyran.

Role

History

Major NSS Events

Host Nation Host City Event Name Rating Requirement Event Type
 Cacerta Cesena
Cesena Invitational
2200
Round-robin
 Cacerta Padova
Padova International
1500
 Gylias Argyrokastron
Argyrokastron Chess Olympiad
None
Swiss-system
 Ruvelka Debrecen
Debrecen International League
2000
 Syara
Commonality International Invitational
1500
 Acrea
Baden Invitational
1500
 Acrea
Gothenburg International
1500
 Tennai Aminjikarai
Queen's Invitational
2000
Round-robin
 Tennai Hampi
National Senior Championship
1500
Round-robin
 Tennai Ponneri
Blitz Championships
2200
Elimination

List of Current NSS Grandmasters

Nation Image Name Date Title Earned Current Rating Playstyle
 Syara Bakalov.jpg Andon Lyobenov Bakalov 12 September 1975 2809 Dynamic
 Acrea JohannesSteuer.png Johannes Steuer 13 July 2006 2750 Practical
 Ruvelka SaraIspiryan.jpg Sára Ispiryan 22 August 2014 2608 Practical
 Cacerta MessinaViari.jpg Messina Viari 8 October 2017 2770 Universal
 Acrea CharlotteKjolaas.png Charlotte Kjølaas 8 May 2017 2605 Dynamic
 Tennai Saina Kumara.jpeg Saina Kumara 22 June 2005 2225 Tricky
 Tennai Kanasu Annavarapu.jpg Kanasu Annavarapu 17 February 2011 1450 Dynamic