FIDE’s proposed “First Rating Experiment” could allow players to earn official rapid and blitz ratings through online games, bypassing traditional tournament requirements. While the initiative aims to make rated chess more accessible, it has divided India’s Grandmasters. Critics fear it could undermine rating credibility and fair play, while supporters view it as a bold step toward expanding chess participation worldwide.
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