فیده
Also known as Fédération Internationale des Échecs, World Chess Federation, Federation Internationale des Echecs
The International Chess Federation or World Chess Federation, commonly referred to by its French acronym FIDE ( , ), is an international organization based in Switzerland that connects the various national chess federations and acts as the governing body of international chess competition. FIDE was founded in Paris, France, in 1924. Its motto is , Latin for "We are one Family." In 1999, FIDE was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). there are 201 member federations of FIDE.
AI overview
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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Key facts
- 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)