FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) is the international governing body of chess. They maintain official ratings for over-the-board (OTB) players worldwide. A FIDE rating is earned by competing in FIDE-rated tournaments and is widely recognised as the standard measure of chess playing strength.
Benefits of FIDE verification
Step-by-step guide
Your FIDE ID is a unique number assigned to you by FIDE. You can find it by searching for your name on the FIDE ratings website.
Navigate to My Account and find the FIDE Verification section.
Enter your FIDE ID number. We will look up your details from the FIDE database.
We will verify that your FIDE identity matches your Sacrifice.pro account details. This may require additional identity verification.
Once verified, your FIDE rating will appear on your profile alongside your Sacrifice.pro rating.
No problem! FIDE verification is optional. You can enjoy the full Sacrifice.pro experience with just standard account verification. FIDE ratings are earned by playing in official FIDE-rated over-the-board tournaments in your country.
Check with your national chess federation to find FIDE-rated tournaments near you.
No, it is optional. Standard account verification is all you need to access the platform.
Contact support if you need to update your FIDE ID. This is rare and requires re-verification.
We sync FIDE ratings periodically from the official FIDE database. Updates typically appear within a few days of FIDE publishing new ratings.