The Government of Turkey and the Turkish Chess Federation (TCF) have the honour to announce the 2013 World Chess Team Championship in Antalya, Türkiye. The event will be held from 24th November 2013 (Arrival) to 06th December 2013 (Departure) at the playing venue in Limak Limra Hotel.

According to FIDE Regulation D.07.11..6.2. the following Federations are entitled to send a team:

a. Armenia (Winner 2011)

b. Russia  ( 2012 Olympiad)

c. Ukraine  ( 2012 Olympiad)

d. Netherlands ( 2012 Olympiad)

e. Germany ( European Qualifier)

f. USA ( American (Qualifier)

g. China ( Asian Qualifier)

h. Egypt ( African Qualifier)

i . Türkiye (Host Country)

j. Azerbaijan (FIDE President's Nomination)

The federations mentioned above are obliged to send their list of players and the name of captain by 26th September 2013. After that date, FIDE is entitled to substitute the federations according to FIDE Regulations.Organisers will not cover the accommodation cost if any teams are late in their registration.