International Arbiter Chris Bird criticized the FIDE and World Chess program, the ‘First Rating Experiment’. Chris believes that online games should not be included in over-the-board rating calculations, and notes that obtaining FIDE IDs online is a bad.
Chris Bird
International Arbiter“Ugh no, this is a horrendous idea clearly just motivated by money. Over-the-board ratings should not be polluted by online games.
It is bad enough that folks get FIDE IDs through World Chess’ online server, nevermind official over-the-board ratings.”
FIDE and World Chess announced the launch of the ‘First Rating Experiment’ program on June 23. The program aims to allow new players to earn their first official FIDE Rapid and Blitz ratings through online play. This will be the first time in history that a FIDE rating can be earned beyond over-the-board play.
Credit: Lennart Ootes
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