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FIDE ELO migration – where are we?

Steven Bellens    21.01.2025

With the general meeting from November 2024 two months in the past, I’d like to take the time to provide a brief overview of where we are in terms of the national ELO system, the plans to migrate to FIDE ELO only, and the changes that have been voted.

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National ELO system & proposed changes – voting guidance

Steven Bellens    15.11.2024    21

In the upcoming General Assembly meeting November 23th, important modifications are proposed to abandon the national ELO system, and migrate…

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fide rating changes update

FIDE rating changes: Are they working so far?

Steven Bellens    27.10.2024    4

Here is an interesting read with analysis of the first 7 months after the FIDE rating changes.

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fide elo arbiter requirements

FIDE ELO – arbiter requirements (4/4)

Steven Bellens    13.09.2024    1

In our April survey, a majority of respondents indicated their preference of moving towards a unified global rating system (FIDE). In order to have a good understanding of both systems, we are launching this series of articles. This is the last of four articles explaining the arbiter requirements.

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fide reporting requirements

FIDE ELO – reporting requirements (3/4)

Steven Bellens    24.08.2024    36

In our April survey, a majority of respondents indicated their preference of moving towards a unified global rating system (FIDE). In order to have a good understanding of both systems, we are launching this series of articles. This is the third of four articles explaining the reporting requirements for FIDE rated tournaments.

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fide costs

FIDE ELO – cost structure (2/4)

Steven Bellens    12.08.2024    12

In our April survey, a majority of respondents indicated their preference of moving towards a unified global rating system (FIDE). This is the second of four articles explaining the FIDE ELO cost structure.

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FIDE ELO vs national ELO

FIDE ELO – calculation and distribution differences (1/4)

Steven Bellens    30.07.2024    2

In our April survey, a majority of respondents indicated their preference of moving towards a unified global rating system (FIDE). In order to have a good understanding of both systems, we are launching this series of articles. This is the first of four articles explaining the differences between FIDE ELO and national ELO.

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FIDE ELO vs national ELO

Comparing FIDE ELO vs national ELO

This page explains the differences between the international FIDE rating system and our own national ELO calculation system. It also looks at our neighbouring countries, and summarizing information about their systems and way of working.

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