FIDE (International Chess Federation)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

FIDE provides official governance and global coverage of chess events, ratings, calendars, and news.

Target Customer

Chess players, federations, organizers, coaches, media, and fans seeking official information on ratings, events, and governance.

Key Differentiator

Official, centralized source for global chess ratings, calendars, and championship data maintained by the sport's governing body, including multiple formats and gender/age classifications.

Implementation Timeline

The platform provides cycle-based structure for Open and Women’s events (e.g., Open Cycle 2025-2026, Women’s Cycle 2025-2026) with ongoing rating updates (period_date indicators such as 2025-10-01).

Pain Points

1Lack of a single authoritative source for up-to-date ratings and event schedules across formats (standard, blitz, rapid) and gender/age divisions.
2Difficulty accessing official governance resources (handbooks, financial reports, commissions) in one place.
3Need for reliable information on cycles and calendars (Open Cycle, Women’s Cycle) across years.

Key Features

1Official ratings lists (standard, blitz, rapid) with period dates and top player data.
2Championship calendars and cycle management (Open Cycle, Women’s Cycle).
3News hub with chess-related updates, including world championships and events.
4Governance resources and directories (FIDE handbooks, financial reports, commissions, federations, affiliated organizations, honors).
5Partner network and directory (Affiliates, Partners) plus shop access.

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Access to official global ratings and rankings.
2Centralized information on event calendars and championship data.
3Availability of governance resources, documents, and organizational structure.
4Exposure to a global network of federations, partners, and stakeholders.

Competitive Advantages

1Official, authoritative data source, reducing reliance on third-party or unverified data.
2Comprehensive coverage across formats (standard, blitz, rapid) and gender/age categories.
3Integrated access to governance resources, documents, and commissions.
4Direct connection to federations, partners, and a global chess community.

Key Benefits

1Official ratings lists across standard, blitz, and rapid formats with date stamps.

2Comprehensive championship calendars and cycles (Open and Women’s).

3Regular news coverage on tournaments, championships, and development initiatives.

4Access to governance resources (handbooks, financial reports) and commissions.

5Federation directory and partner network for ecosystem engagement.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Global chess governance body providing official ratings, calendars, events, and news.

Target Market

National chess federations, individual chess players, event organizers, coaches, media, and fans.

Unique Value Proposition

Official, centralized source for authoritative global chess data and governance across formats, age groups, and genders, maintained by the sport’s governing body.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content.

Pricing Model

Not disclosed in the provided content.

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