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The International Chess Federation or World Chess Federation, commonly referred to by its French acronym FIDE ( FEE-day, Fédération Internationale des Échecs), is an international organization based in Switzerland that connects the various national chess federations and acts as the governing body of international chess competition. FIDE was founded in Paris, France, in 1924.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

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The International Chess Federation or World Chess Federation, commonly referred to by its French acronym FIDE ( FEE-day, Fédération Internationale des Échecs), is an international organization based in Switzerland that connects the various national chess federations and acts as the governing body of international chess competition. FIDE was founded in Paris, France, in 1924.2

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