The Portuguese Chess Federation () is the governing body for chess in Portugal. It is affiliated to FIDE. Its president is Dominic Cross.
Up to 2008, the national team championship was a 9-round competition involving 10 teams. Each match was played across four boards. From 2009 to 2011, the championship was fought by 16 teams across six boards (2009-2010; four boards 2011). The 2012 edition returned to the old model.
The Portuguese Chess Cup () is open to all clubs registered with the Portuguese Chess Federation. Each match is played across four boards.
The Portuguese Chess Championship is the annual individual national chess championship of Portugal. It was established in 1911.