FIDE Player List
FIDE publishes three separate official rating lists. SwissSys can work with any of them as local databases for offline player lookups.
FIDE Rating Lists
FIDE publishes three lists, each with ratings for a different time control:
| List | Use For |
|---|---|
| Standard | Classical/standard time control tournaments |
| Rapid | Rapid time control tournaments |
| Blitz | Blitz time control tournaments |
Each list is a separate file. SwissSys can hold any two as your primary and secondary databases.
Already have USCF or CFC? USCF and CFC databases downloaded via the Database Wizard already include FIDE ratings, titles, and federation codes for international players. You may not need a separate FIDE download unless your tournament must comply with FIDE rating regulations.
Setting Up FIDE Databases
Use the Database Wizard to download and configure a FIDE list:
- Set one list as your primary database
- Set a second list as your secondary database if needed
See Downloading FIDE Database for step-by-step instructions.
Related Topics
- Downloading FIDE Database - Download and configure FIDE databases
- Database Wizard - Quick database setup
- Database Overview - Primary and secondary database configuration
- Ratings Tab - Environment Options - Configure rating sources and defaults
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