{"id":1024,"date":"2023-01-15T11:04:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T11:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chessarea.com\/?p=1024"},"modified":"2023-01-15T11:04:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T11:04:41","slug":"how-to-get-a-fide-rating-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chessarea.com\/how-to-get-a-fide-rating-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a FIDE rating in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re thinking of becoming a professional chess player that\u2019s recognized on a global scale. The first thing you must do is get a FIDE rating. In this article, you\u2019ll learn the quickest way to get a FIDE rating in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FIDE (F\u00e8d\u00e8ration Internationale des Echecs) is the International Chess Federation<\/a>. The highest governing body for chess in the world. It was founded in 1924 in France with the sole aim of coordinating and promoting chess globally. Today, it is composed of 184 national chess federations representing over 100 million chess players worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIDE sets and upholds the chess rules that govern international tournaments. It also issues the chess ratings used globally to denote players\u2019 abilities. These are what we refer to as FIDE ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you transition from a hobbyist to a professional chess player, one of the things you\u2019ll need is an official rating. Unlike the chess ratings, you get by playing games on websites like chess.com. Or other online chess learning<\/a> portals. Official chess ratings can only be issued by a governing organization like FIDE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your FIDE rating is determined by the number of points you accumulate playing competitively against other FIDE-rated players. You gain points every time you beat a rated opponent, but unfortunately, you also lose points every time you lose to a rated opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get an Official FIDE Rating \u2013 A Step-by-Step Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obtain a FIDE ID<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you can get a FIDE rating, you\u2019ll need a FIDE ID. If you perform a quick search online on how to get a FIDE ID, chances are good that you\u2019ll be bombarded by options, many of which don\u2019t actually get you an official FIDE ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In general, there is only one way to obtain an official FIDE ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registering under Your Country\u2019s Governing Body for Chess<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best way to get a FIDE ID is through your national chess federation. Any national governing body for chess can issue new FIDE IDs on behalf of the International Federation of Chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone is eligible for a FIDE ID; there are no limitations whatsoever. Furthermore, anyone can get a FIDE ID free of charge. <\/strong>You don\u2019t have to pay anything to register in the international chess players\u2019 database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start the process, you may need to submit your personal information to your country\u2019s chess federation. This may include your name, age, location, and passport-style photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chess Governing Bodies in Different Countries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Different countries have different governing bodies for chess, but rest assured that they all function under FIDE. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n