What is FIDE Rating in Chess?

What is FIDE Rating in Chess?

A FIDE rating is a numerical measure of a chess player's skill, assigned by the International Chess Federation by name FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) using the Elo rating system, which reflects their relative strength compared to other players in official FIDE-rated tournaments. 

Players earn an initial rating, starting at 1000, and their rating is adjusted monthly based on their performance against rated opponents, with higher numbers indicating greater skill. 

How a FIDE Rating Works

Elo Rating System: The FIDE rating system is a method for calculating relative skill levels in zero-sum games like chess, named after its creator, Arpad Elo. 

Performance-Based: A player's rating is determined by their performance in FIDE-recognized competitions. Winning against a higher-rated opponent significantly increases your rating, while losing to a lower-rated opponent decreases it. 

Global Standard: It serves as an international standard, enabling players worldwide to compare their abilities. 

Official Tournaments: To earn a FIDE rating, a player must participate in official FIDE-rated tournaments, which can be found by checking their national chess federation's website or the FIDE website. 

FIDE ID: Before playing in a rated tournament, players need a FIDE ID, a unique code assigned by their national chess federation, to track their games and ratings. 

Purpose of FIDE Ratings 

Ranking and Seeding: FIDE ratings are used to rank players globally and influence tournament seedings.

Title Attainment: Specific rating thresholds are associated with prestigious FIDE titles, such as Grandmaster (GM), International Master (IM), and FIDE Master (FM).

Eligibility for Competitions: Ratings determine eligibility for certain competitions and may be a factor in tournament entry.

FIDE Ratings Database, Rankings & Search: https://ratings.fide.com/

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