It is with great pride that I announce the formal launch of FIDE online arena on April the 4th – a truly historic day for the world of chess.
Thanks to the latest technology, chess players from every federation in the world will now have the opportunity to come together and play in official FIDE events, unimpeded by distance, physical disability, shortage of available time, or any of the other obstacles that make attending official tournaments or match play difficult or impossible for many players.
Moreover, FIDE online arena creates new opportunities that in the past were only a dream, and the arena is certain to bring chess to millions of new players in the years ahead, as well as serving as an invaluable tool for education, broadcasting , chess in schools and many other crucial chess activities. The only limit for what is possible is our imagination.
Since the test version of FIDE online arena started, the project has generated enormous enthusiasm and interest, and we have been extremely grateful for the many messages of support for this initiative that FIDE has received from around the world.
As with other major sports, effective anti-cheating measures are crucial for guaranteeing the integrity of the game with players, the public , the media and sponsors alike. FIDE online arena truly excels in this regard as it is equipped with a highly sophisticated anti-cheating system that monitors all official games. This detailed monitoring is supplemented by a team of anti-cheating specialists and stringent FIDE anti-cheating procedures so that the maximum protection possible is provided.
Gens una sumus is FIDE’s guiding principal and for this reason I am particularly excited by the introduction of FIDE online arena. Its unique ability to bring together chess players within and from every nation in the world can only strengthen the strong bonds that we share and that continue to unite us.
I am very pleased to announce that in celebration of FIDE online arena’s official launch all chess players with a FIDE rating and ID number are eligible for one month’s free membership.
Enjoy it! www.arena.myfide.net
I look forward to seeing you online.
Kirsan Nikolayevich Ilyumzhinov
President
More great work by FIDE and President Ilyumzhinov.
It does not work for linux yet.
I have the latest java version but it says:”unable to launch application”.
I have a FIDE ID but cannot upgrade. I completed the upgrade form and clicked “Next”, but nothing happens. Has anyone else had this problem?