To get a FOA Title you need to be a PRO-member of World Chess and fulfill certain requirements. If you are new, first visit our step-by-step guide on how to register and upgrade to Pro-member.
Once you reached a certain Online ELO rating and kept it for a certain number of games, you’ll get your FOA title automatically. For the requirements please scroll down this page.
Which games count toward title progression?
Lobby games and tournament games both affect your Online Elo. However, title progression — your path to AGM, AIM, AFM, or ACM — is tracked through tournament play only. This is intentional. A title on World Chess means you competed under structured, official conditions. To pursue a title you need to:
Be a PRO member with a connected FIDE ID
Play in rated tournaments on World Chess
Meet the performance requirements for your target title
All Tournaments are rated and will affect your Online ELO Rating. Tournaments are designed for rating elevation and FOA Titles achievements. Games count towards title progress even if a PRO subscription has not been purchased.
Once you reached a certain rating and kept it for a certain number of games, you become eligible for the FOA Title. To get it you must upgrade to PRO and Connect your FIDE id.
What are FOA Title requirements?
👑 Arena Grandmaster (AGM) — Rating 2000; the player must maintain the rating at or above 2000 for 50 games for Rapid time control or 100 games for Blitz or 150 games for Bullet to qualify for the online title.
👑 Arena International Master (AIM) — Rating 1700; the player must maintain the rating at or above 1700 for 50 games for Rapid time control or 100 games for Blitz or 150 games for Bullet to qualify for the online title.
👑 Arena FIDE Master (AFM) — Rating 1400; the player must maintain the rating at or above 1400 for 50 games for Rapid time control or 100 games for Blitz or 150 games for Bullet to qualify for the online title.
👑 Arena Candidate Master (ACM) — Rating 1100; the player must maintain the rating at or above 1100 for 50 games for Rapid time control or 100 games for Blitz or 150 games for Bullet to qualify for the online title.
If you do not see your title in your World Chess and/or Fide profile immidiately, no worries — this info just needs some time to sync.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes! To download your certificate just click on a PDF button
Your updated results will be displayed on fide.com profile within 24 hours
♟Note: a player can not skip the titles. In other words, a player will not be eligible for the AGM title before they claim ACM, AFM, and AIM.
With our new subscription plan, you'll enjoy the added benefit of not having to pay any additional fees for titles.
You will get the official FIDE certificate, and your FIDE profile on both the World Chess and FIDE website will be updated.