Become a Member - Malta Chess Federation

Application to become a member of the MCF

Please fill out and submit the form linked to below in order to apply to become a member of the Malta Chess Federation (MCF) or to update your information in our records.

Benefits of being a MCF member

FIDE Player License for players registered under the Maltese flag, allowing one to play in FIDE rated tournaments anywhere in the world.
Complimentary entry in the national open championship cycle for qualifying players.
Discounts and favourable entry conditions for events organized by or in collaboration with the MCF, such as workshops, courses and tournaments including locally-held international championships.
Registration with FIDE under the Maltese flag for previously unregistered players (requires opt-in), with inclusion in the FIDE Rating System and access to international titles for players, trainers and arbiters.
Receipt of records (in PGN) of games played in local tournaments held by the MCF.
Occasional newsletters sent with interesting local info such as analysed games (opt-in required).
Receipt of information on various activities organized by the MCF via email (opt-in required).
Required to be eligible to represent Malta in official team and individual events of affiliated organisations.
Entitlement to borrow chess books from the MCF's library.
Use of MCF premises and its equipment (subject to conditions).

Schedule of fees	2024	2025
Annual subscription:
Cadet/Youth U16 Members	Free	Free
Junior U20 Members	€20	€20
Veteran S65+ Members	€20	€20
Standard Members	€40	€40
Lifetime membership:
One-time subscription	€500	€500
Supplements:
Readmission fee	€40 Adults €20 U20, S65+	€40 Adults €20 U20, S65+
In accordance with Article 40(e) of the MCF Statute, a member who previously resigned or forfeited their membership may be required to pay a readmission fee equivalent to one year's subscription apart from the annual subscription fee.
FIDE fee for Re-registration under Maltese flag	€25	€25
New members 2024+2025 combined during 2024Q4 only	n/a	2025 subscription + 50% of 2024 subscription
Players ceasing to satisfy FIDE registration requirements for the Maltese flag (e.g., change in citizenship/residency, or forfeiture of membership) are subject to de-registration from the Maltese flag resulting in the revocation of their player license. Reactivation is subject to a re-registration fee (FIDE Handbook B.03 regulation 2.4).
Processing fee Not applicable to bank transfers & BOV Mobile payments	5%	5%

By submitting this form you are requesting the MCF Council to admit you as a member of the MCF, or if already a member, to update your details in its records.

Applications for membership shall not be considered unless accompanied by the subscription fee for one year’s membership and any required supplementary fees. This may be paid by bank transfer to the MCF’s bank account below (bank charges to be borne by the sender), or BOV Mobile by prior arrangement. Alternatively, this may be paid in cash or alternative means, by prior arrangement and subject to a processing fee.

Bank Details
Bank	Bank of Valletta p.l.c.
Bank BIC	VALLMTMT
Currency	EUR
Account Number	14812310013
IBAN	MT28 VALL 2201 3000 0000 1481 2310 013
Beneficiary Name	Malta Chess Federation

The Council has the right to allow or refuse membership to any applicant and it shall not be bound to give any reasons for its decision. If a new membership application is turned down, the first subscription fee will be refunded.

Cadet/Youth U16 members’ free subscription automatically renews every year up until the calendar year during which they turn 16.