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Official FIDE Resources
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FIDE Arbiters' Manual
FIDE Arbiters' Commission
The FIDE Arbiters' Commission's manual addressing how the Laws of Chess are applied in practice.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters
FIDE
Official requirements and classification for FIDE arbiter titles.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Chess School Award
FIDE
A certification programme recognising schools that successfully integrate chess into education.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Chess in Education (EDU)
FIDE Chess in Education Commission
The FIDE Chess in Education Commission's portal for teacher training, certification, and school programmes.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Anti-Cheating Regulations
FIDE Fair Play Commission
Official FIDE Fair Play Commission regulations on anti-cheating measures and procedures.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Handbook
FIDE
The complete official rulebook of the International Chess Federation, covering every FIDE regulation, statute, and code.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Laws of Chess
FIDE
The official Laws of Chess as adopted by the FIDE Congress, covering basic and competitive rules of play.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Rating Regulations
FIDE
Official FIDE regulations governing how tournaments are rated and player ratings calculated.
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FIDE Safeguarding Framework
FIDE
FIDE's partnership with Safe Sport International to protect children and vulnerable persons in chess.