FIDE ID is required for official chess tournaments and national federation membership. Applicants must be at least 16 years old with valid passport. Application form requires personal details and passport copy. Process takes about 2 weeks for approval. FIDE ID costs $20 and is valid for life
Born in 1923 in Texas, Shelby developed interest in cars from age 10. Served in US Army Air Corps during WWII, flying various aircraft. Worked as poultry farmer until 1952, then started dump truck business. Became professional driver at age 29, winning multiple races with Aston Martin
Chess ratings use Elo system based on player skill level. Ratings increase with wins and decrease with losses. Higher ratings indicate stronger players
Shaq O'Neal stands at 7 feet 1 inch tall. He wears a shoe size of 22, larger than average male sizes. His size challenges made finding suitable footwear difficult
Started playing chess at age nine under GM Melikset Khachiyan. Won World Under-12 Championship in 1994. Became grandmaster in 2000
Hisoka fought Chrollo in the Heavens Arena after his Nen was sealed. Chrollo defeated Hisoka using explosive puppets, losing a leg. Hisoka died from suffocation after using puppets as a meat shield