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The FIDE Online Arena is the Official International Chess Federation (FIDE) Gaming Platform and the only chess site in the world where players can receive FOA titles recognized by FIDE. Operated by World Chess, the Arena is designed to make players feel as if they are in a real chess tournament. Registering at the Arena is free, and you can start playing chess immediately. If you want to obtain the official FIDE Online Arena rating and have a chance to qualify for the FOA titles recognized by FIDE, then you can subscribe to a paid membership and verify your identity.

World Chess is a London-based media company that develops and commercializes chess. It’s the official broadcaster and commercial partner of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). World Chess organized the FIDE Championship Matches Globally and revolutionized chess by signing the biggest media partnerships in the history of the sport. World Chess develops Armageddon, the chess league for prime-time television. In 2020, the company introduced FIDE Online Arena, the exclusive official online gaming platform. To find out more about FIDE Online Arena and choose a subscription plan, check this article.

Puzzles are chess problems arranged as positions with a specific task to be fulfilled. They are a great way to improve your skills through practice. To solve puzzles on FIDE Online Arena, go to “Learn” section of the platform and then click on ”Puzzles”. Arena members with free subscription can solve up to 5 puzzles a day. With PRO subscription you’ll get unlimited access to puzzles. We also have a rated option of this feature. If you choose to solve rated puzzles, your puzzle rating will be displayed in your profile and in standings.

Tournaments are a series of chess games played competitively with multiple opponents. See here for more details https://chessarena.com/tournaments There are 2 types of tournaments on FOA: 1) FIDE Online Arena rated tournaments You can participate in them only if you are a PRO member. Your results will affect your FIDE Online Arena rating. 2) World Chess rated tournaments You can participate in them if you have either with Free or with PRO Account. Your results will affect your World Chess rating.

Masterclass are a series of monthly interactive video streams with elite chess players. All our PRO Subscribers will have the exclusive opportunity to engage with and learn from these renowned masters, discussing strategies and insights to elevate your game. To explore Masterclass, go to "Learn" section of Arena. They will run you through their vast knowledge of chess strategies and draw upon their personal experiences on how to get in mental and physical shape, get prepared for an important tournament, or how to overpower a specific formidable opponent. Upgrade to PRO account today and start learning.

FIDE ID is your individual number (just like a passport or social security number, but for chess). It’s assigned by FIDE once, and is linked to your chess profile. When you take part in official tournaments or on FIDE Online Arena, get titles, and gain your official rating, it’s all linked to your FIDE ID. You have to have FIDE ID to take part in the official Over-the-board tournaments. You can receive your FIDE ID via a national chess federation or here, on FIDE Online Arena. To get FIDE ID on FIDE Online Arena, you need to register and upgrade to PRO. Here is our step-by-step guide on how to do that: Register and Upgrade to PRO FOA titles have been developed by FIDE to recognize achievements of the online and lower-band players and encourage them to continue their chess journey in over-the-board play. FOA titles are not the same as OTB (over-the-board) titles because they are awarded under different regulations and solely for the online games played on FIDE Online Arena, the official FIDE gaming platform. They are for lower-band players (i.e. Arena GM is not the same as the Grandmaster, the most prestigious title in chess, because to become a Grandmaster you need to play in the OTB tournaments and fulfil GM norms). However, Arena titles are also major achievements and give title holders a clear indication that they can continue their chess journey. The FOA titles are official, they are displayed on the player’s FIDE profile as well as at official OTB events. Unlike over-the-board titles, the FOA titles do not differentiate by sex and apply to both women and men equally. The online titles are automatic: once the player reaches a certain rating and is able to maintain it for a required number of games, they are eligible for the online title. You can obtain the FOA Title recognized by FIDE by playing FOA-rated games on FIDE Online Arena.

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