The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and idChess, a platform for recognizing and broadcasting chess games and implementing chess VAR, have signed a partnership agreement. This agreement establishes the intention of FIDE and idChess to cooperate long-term in making chess digitization more accessible worldwide.
idChess enables the broadcasting of games from any chessboard. To start a broadcast, users simply need a mobile device mounted on a tripod above the board.
The idChess technology also supports a video assistant referee (VAR) system. In July 2023, idChess VAR was used for the first time at the Asian Youth Chess Championship in Kyrgyzstan. This technology helps increase the number of correct decisions made by chess arbiters while making the decision-making process simpler and more transparent for both arbiters and players.
“We aim to make chess even more accessible and interactive for everyone, regardless of geographical location or financial capacity, so we consider the introduction of new technological tools such as idChess an effective way to develop chess,” said Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President.
The partnership aims to promote innovative chess solutions and improve the accessibility of digital tools for players and tournament organizers. Under the agreement, idChess provides FIDE and local chess federations with exclusive opportunities to use its technology. Previously, the idChess platform was approved by the FIDE Technical Commission.
You can purchase idChess products on the website idchess.com
idChess products will soon be available in the official FIDE store at shop.fide.com.
To purchase idChess for chess federations, please email at hello@idchess.com