FIDE

Also known as Fédération Internationale des Échecs, World Chess Federation, Federation Internationale des Echecs

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FIDE is the international governing body for chess, founded in 1924 and based in Switzerland, that oversees international chess competition and connects national chess federations from around the world. It matters because it sets the rules and standards for competitive chess globally and has official recognition from the International Olympic Committee, giving chess legitimacy as an organized sport.

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Organization.name: International Chess Federation
Organization.abbreviation: FIDE
Organization.formerly: FIE
Organization.image: Fidelogo.svg
Organization.size: 220px
Organization.founder: Pierre Vincent
Organization.type: International organization
Organization.formation: in Paris, France
Organization.native name: Fédération Internationale des Échecs
Organization.native_name_lang: fr
Organization.headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
Organization.budget: (2025)
Organization.membership: 203 national associations
Organization.leader_title: President
Organization.leader_name: Arkady Dvorkovich
Organization.leader_title2: Deputy President
Organization.leader_name2: Viswanathan Anand

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FIDE

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