FIDE Handbook

Official rules and regulations from the World Chess Federation

Laws of Chess

The official rules of chess as governed by FIDE, the World Chess Federation. These laws apply to all over-the-board competitions.

Tournament Regulations

Regulations governing FIDE-rated tournaments and the organization of official chess competitions.

Title & Rating Regulations

Requirements and procedures for FIDE titles, ratings, and norms calculation.

Anti-Cheating Guidelines

FIDE's policies and procedures for preventing and handling cheating in chess competitions.

Arbiters' Resources

Resources and guidelines for chess arbiters conducting FIDE-rated tournaments.