Chess Worldwide
The Fédération Internationale des Echecs, (FIDE for short), is the recognised international federation (World Chess Federation) in the domain of chess.
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.
FIDE unites National Chess Federations throughout the world and oversees all International competitions. FIDE is concerned exclusively with chess activities.
The United States Chess Federation (USCF)
International Laws of Chess (Approved by FIDE)
World Top 10 Women Chess Players
FIDE Rating List (November 2010 )
Computer Chess Rating List (CCRL) (November 2010)
Chess Engines Grand Tournament (CEGT) Rating List
Chess in FIDE Member Federations (Countries)
Chess in Africa Region Countries
Chess in Asia Region Countries
Chess in Europe Region Countries
Chess in America Region Countries
FIDE Affiliated International Organizations
International Correspondence Chess Federation (ICCF)
International Braille Chess Association (IBCA)
International Braille Chess Association (IBCA)
International Committee of Silent Chess (ICSC)
International Computer Games Association (ICGA)
International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA)
Confederation of Chess for Americas (CCA)
Commonwealth Chess Association
Chess Association of Black Sea Countries
Mediterranean Chess Association
International School Chess Union
Small Nations Chess Association