Play in FIDE rated tournaments. I think you have to actually score some points, rather than losing all your games, but that's really all there is to it.
fide rating ??
ok but are there any online fide rated tournaments. and if not how do i know where when these tournaments. are??
I guessin' u from Trini, amritsa123, I used to live in Tobago
- u should know that if u want to get anythin' done in T & T u gotta do it urself - try organise tournament in Port o' Spain thru FIDE - sure if you tries they will give u friendly advice - Google 'em - or wait 4/5 months till I next in Tobago to check up on me goddaughter 
how do i get an fide rating. ?? help people.