I am don't have a national id due to my age, can I become a PRO member?
Yes! Our aim is to make chess available for everyone. FIDE Online Arena welcomes players of all ages. To become a PRO member, click on "Become a member" and follow the instructions. When you get to the selfie stage, just add a picture of yourself and finalise your request. Don't worry If you can't provide us with ID yet due to your age, instead just send a consent from your parent or trustee to support@worldchess.com as soon as you complete your verification process. We'll email you if we have any questions.
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How can I pay for a PRO Membership?
If you are already a member and wish to upgrade your subscription to PRO, please go to the “Membership” page and change your subscription plan to Pro-account and follow the instructions. If you are new and wish to purchase a PRO membership, please ...
What is PRO membership?
PRO Membership on FOA is for those who want to play online-rated games and work towards getting their FIDE Online Arena Titles recognized by FIDE. Playing rated games gives you a start in professional chess. Here is where you can buy a subscription.
How to cancel the auto renewal of my subscription?
To cancel the automatic renewal of your current subscription please do the following: 1. Log in to your account
. 2. Go to your profile by clicking on your avatar in the upper right corner 3. Click on "Membership". You will be directed to your ...
What is FIDE ID verification?
The FIDE ID verification is a FIDE-approved personal data verification process, mandatory for all new paid members of the platform. Once you've filled in all your personal information during registration and attached a photo with your ID, we will ...
Can you reassign me with my original FIDE ID?
Yes! A chess player should only have one FIDE ID, so we strongly encourage you to contact support@worldchess.com with the following details: Your email address, with which you registered on FOA Your current FIDE id on FOA Your original FIDE id ...