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What does fide mean and how can I participate in it? Do i have to upgrade or pay?
Sep 17, 2025
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It was named using French.
Federation Internationale des Échecs. ("Échecs" is French for "chess.")
It is the international chess federation. It controls a lot of international chess tournament for advanced players. It is not owned or controlled by Chess.com.
There is no point in joining it until you are near Master level.