FIDE
The governing body of international chess, responsible for investigating cheating scandals and enforcing ethical codes. Hikaru believes the responsibility for addressing cheating ultimately lies with FIDE.
Videos Mentioning FIDE
GothamChess: Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen, Cheating Scandal & Chess Bots | Lex Fridman Podcast #327
Lex Fridman
The international governing body of chess. Levy talks about FIDE's role in setting rating rules, especially changes that inflated Elo ratings for younger players, and its potential role in investigating cheating.
Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness | Lex Fridman Podcast #330
Lex Fridman
The governing body of international chess, responsible for investigating cheating scandals and enforcing ethical codes. Hikaru believes the responsibility for addressing cheating ultimately lies with FIDE.
Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast #315
Lex Fridman
The World Chess Federation, which calculates the Elo rating and makes decisions regarding tournaments and championships. Carlsen suggested rule changes to them for the World Championship.
Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame | Lex Fridman Podcast #319
Lex Fridman
The International Chess Federation, which governs international chess and bestows titles like International Master. Mentioned in discussion about Magnus Carlsen's critiques of the World Championship format.