FIDE Laws of Chess (applicable w.e.f. 1.7.2009)

(Courtesy : FIDE)

FIDE (World Chess Federation)

The Fédération Internationale des Echecs, (referred to in the ensuing text as FIDE for short), is the recognised international federation (World Chess Federation) in the domain of chess, which was founded on July 20, 1924 in Paris. FIDE is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the supreme body responsible for the game of chess and its Championships. FIDE has the sole rights to organise the World Chess Championships and the Chess Olympiads. (GA’00). FIDE unites national chess federations throughout the world and oversees all International competitions. FIDE is concerned exclusively with chess activities

Laws of Chess

(Rules As Approved by the World Chess Federation FIDE)

PREFACE

Article 1: The nature and objectives of the game of chess

Article 2: The initial position of the pieces on the chessboard

Article 3: The moves of the pieces

Article 4: The act of moving the pieces

Article 5: The completion of the game

COMPETITION RULES

Article 6: The chess clock

Article 7: Irregularities

Article 8: The recording of the moves