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FIDE
The International Chess Federation or World Chess Federation, or[1]FIDE is the world chess organisation. All national federations are members. It decides matters like World Championships and changes in rules of the game.
FIDE was founded on 20 July 1924 in Paris, France. However, it had little influence until the end of World War II. The reigning world champion at that time, Alexander Alekhine, did not want to have anything to do with it. He regarded the world title as his personal property. This only changed when he died with the title, in 1946 (no other champion has ever died while holding the title). It was obvious that some method was needed to find a new champion. FIDE stepped in and, with Russian backing, put forward a solution. The strong Soviet Chess Federation only joined FIDE in 1946. It had a great influence, with resources and many young strong players.
- ↑ "International Chess Federation". www.fide.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
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