What is FIDE

FIDE
The International Chess Federation or World Chess Federation, commonly referred to by its French acronym FIDE, is an international organization based in Switzerland that connects the various national chess federations and acts as the governing body of international chess competition. Wikipedia
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
President: Arkady Dvorkovich
Formation: July 20, 1924; 98 years ago in Paris
Membership: 200 national associations
Abbreviation: FIDE
Budget: €12.84 million (2022)
Subsidiary: Hong Kong Chess Federation