FIDE Online Arena
Official FIDE online chess platform with recognized ratings
FIDE Online Arena, now operating under the World Chess brand at worldchess.com, is the official online chess playing platform backed by FIDE. It is the only online platform where players can earn FIDE-recognized online ratings, making it unique in the world of digital chess.
The platform offers rated games in standard, rapid, blitz, and bullet time controls, all contributing to official FIDE Online ratings. Players who reach certain rating thresholds can earn exclusive Arena titles: Arena Candidate Master (ACM) at 1100, Arena FIDE Master (AFM) at 1400, Arena International Master (AIM) at 1700, and Arena Grandmaster (AGM) at 2000. These titles are recognized by FIDE as the official online equivalents of over-the-board honorary titles.
By 2025, the platform had surpassed one million registered users. World Chess continues to expand its offerings with online tournaments, membership features, and integration with FIDE's broader membership and ratings infrastructure. For players who want their online results to count officially, FIDE Online Arena remains the definitive destination.
Key Features
- FIDE-recognized online ratings for standard, rapid, blitz, and bullet chess
- Official Arena titles: ACM, AFM, AIM, and AGM earned through rated play
- Over one million registered users on the platform
- Online tournaments with FIDE sanctioning
- Integration with FIDE membership and ratings database
- Mobile app available on Android (World Chess)
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