FIDE

About FIDE

FIDE is the international governing body for the sport of chess, managing global competitions and educational initiatives for players and member federations. The organisation oversees elite competitions such as the World Chess Championship and implements digital transformation projects to modernise the sport. Recent coverage has focused on leadership changes, investment in digital infrastructure and strategic partnerships within the financial services sector.

FF News has published 2 stories featuring FIDE, most recently "Freedom Holding CEO Timur Turlov Elected FIDE President to Drive $7M Digital Overhaul" (28 September 2026).