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FIDE
FEE-day
FIDE (name) means the International Chess Federation, the governing body for competitive chess worldwide. Example: “The tournament was rated by FIDE.”
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The International Chess Federation, the governing body for competitive chess worldwide.
"The tournament was rated by FIDE."
"A necessary condition for a game to be rated by FIDE is that it shall be played according to the FIDE Laws of Chess."
— “2023 Laws of Chess”, 2023 Laws of Chess (2022)
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Etymology
Acronym of the French "Fédération Internationale des Échecs."
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What does “FIDE” mean?
The word “FIDE” means the International Chess Federation, the governing body for competitive chess worldwide.
How do you pronounce “FIDE”?
“FIDE” is pronounced FEE-day (/ˈfiːdeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “FIDE” in a sentence?
Here is “FIDE” used in a sentence: “The tournament was rated by FIDE.”
What part of speech is “FIDE”?
“FIDE” is a name.
Where does the word “FIDE” come from?
The word “FIDE” comes from French. Acronym of the French "Fédération Internationale des Échecs.".
Is “FIDE” a common word?
“FIDE” is an uncommon word in modern English.
