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FIDE

Fédération Internationale des Échecs

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Age Categories

Category	Max Age	Genders	Notes
Under-8	Under 8	OpenGirls	N/A
Under-10	Under 10	OpenGirls	N/A
Under-12	Under 12	OpenGirls	N/A
Under-14	Under 14	OpenGirls	N/A
Under-16	Under 16	OpenGirls	N/A
Under-18	Under 18	OpenGirls	N/A
Under-20	Under 20	OpenGirls	N/A

Registration Requirements

Federation registration mandatory

State association registration first

Indian players reach FIDE events through AICF. Selection for the World Youth and Asian Youth championships is made by AICF on FIDE rating and national championship results.