FIDE Rated Chess Tournaments

FIDE-rated tournaments differ from US Chess-rated events in their rating systems and international scope. FIDE uses the Elo system globally, while US Chess focuses on American players. To get a FIDE ID, play in a FIDE tournament and complete the registration form, and we’ll handle the rest. Alternatively, you can contact USCF to request one. To be officially FIDE-rated, you must play five games against rated FIDE players, score at least half a point, and achieve a performance rating of at least 1400.