What is FIDE Online Arena? Where do I start?

What is FIDE Online Arena? Where do I start?

FIDE Online Arena is the exclusive online chess gaming platform recognized by FIDE and the only chess site in the world where players can play for the official online ratings and receive online titles.

The FIDE Online Arena is fun and useful for both users who have a subscription and those who don’t. The subscription is for those who want to play online-rated games and work towards getting the FIDE Online Arena Titles recognized by FIDE. Playing rated games gives you a start in professional chess (here is where you can buy a subscription).

 

There 3 ways you can play on FIDE Online Arena:


  1. As a Guest you can

  • Play unrated anonymous games 


  1. As a World Chess Member you can

  • Play unrated games and play for a World Chess online rating

  • Play in World Chess tournaments

  • Play in prized tournaments with entery fee

  • Analyze your games

  • Get online tournaments certificates

  • Start or join Clubs


  1. As a PRO Member you can

  • Play unrated, World Chess-rated and FOA-rated games

  • Get a FIDE ID

  • Get Official Online Rating recognized by FIDE

  • Get FOA titles recognized by FIDE

  • Play Official FOA-rated tournaments

  • Play in prized tournaments with entery fee

  • Analyze your games

  • Get online tournaments certificates

  • Start or join Clubs


*You might be eligible for a free Pro subscription if you are an otb player titled with otb WIM / IM / WGM / GM

Titled offline players will be assigned a free online pro membership.

To get PRO Membership please send the following information to support@worldchess.com :

  • A selfie where you are holding your ID (passport or driver's license will work perfectly)

  • Your current FIDE ID number



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