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VAR in chess

VAR, a video assistant referee, is used in football, hockey, tennis, and volleyball.
And now in chess too!

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FIDE

July 3, 2023, FIDE announced the use of idChess VAR in tournaments to resolve controversial moments in the game

VAR helps arbiters

  • checkTrack controversial
    moments
  • checkMake informed
    decisions
  • checkMake your tournaments technologically advanced and convenient

How it works

VAR

Controversial moment arises

Controversial moment arises

A player asked the arbiter to record a rule violation, but the arbiter missed the moment of the violation. What decision should the arbiter make?

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Controversial moment arises

Controversial moment arises

A player asked the arbiter to record a rule violation, but the arbiter missed the moment of the violation. What decision should the arbiter make?

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Decision
making

Decision
making

Having reviewed the episode using VAR, the arbiter makes a final decision and resumes broadcasting the game

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Decision
making

Decision
making

Having reviewed the episode using VAR, the arbiter makes a final decision and resumes broadcasting the game

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VAR replays and recommendations

VAR replays and recommendations

If the arbiter missed the violation, he can watch this episode in the video recorded by VAR, as well as a recording of the moves

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VAR replays and recommendations

VAR replays and recommendations

If the arbiter missed the violation, he can watch this episode in the video recorded by VAR, as well as a recording of the moves

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How it works

VAR

Controversial moment arises

Controversial moment arises

A player asked the arbiter to record a rule violation, but the arbiter missed the moment of the violation. What decision should the arbiter make?

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Controversial moment arises

Controversial moment arises

A player asked the arbiter to record a rule violation, but the arbiter missed the moment of the violation. What decision should the arbiter make?

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Decision
making

Decision
making

Having reviewed the episode using VAR, the arbiter makes a final decision and resumes broadcasting the game

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Decision
making

Decision
making

Having reviewed the episode using VAR, the arbiter makes a final decision and resumes broadcasting the game

var.howItWorks.items.item2.alt

VAR replays and recommendations

VAR replays and recommendations

If the arbiter missed the violation, he can watch this episode in the video recorded by VAR, as well as a recording of the moves

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VAR replays and recommendations

VAR replays and recommendations

If the arbiter missed the violation, he can watch this episode in the video recorded by VAR, as well as a recording of the moves

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What you need to use
idChess VAR

Tournament broadcasts available to everyone

Phone

Phone

Any phone with required characteristics
is suitable

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  • 64 GB or more

    Built-in
    memory

  • 4 GB or more

    RAM

  • Android 7+

    Android version

  • iOS 12+

    iOS version

Phone

Phone

Any phone with required characteristics
is suitable

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  • 64 GB or more

    Built-in
    memory

  • 4 GB or more

    RAM

  • Android 7+

    Android version

  • iOS 12+

    iOS version

idChess subscription

idChess subscription

Subscription allows you to
organize tournaments,
analyze games and much more

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idChess subscription

idChess subscription

Subscription allows you to
organize tournaments,
analyze games and much more

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Tripod

Tripod

You can use any tripod or
buy it from us. We offer a great
tripod set with a subscription

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Tripod

Tripod

You can use any tripod or
buy it from us. We offer a great
tripod set with a subscription

var.requirements.items.item3.altGo to Store

What you need to use
idChess VAR

Tournament broadcasts available to everyone

Phone

Phone

Any phone with required characteristics
is suitable

var.requirements.items.item1.alt

  • 64 GB or more

    Built-in
    memory

  • 4 GB or more

    RAM

  • Android 7+

    Android version

  • iOS 12+

    iOS version

Phone

Phone

Any phone with required characteristics
is suitable

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  • 64 GB or more

    Built-in
    memory

  • 4 GB or more

    RAM

  • Android 7+

    Android version

  • iOS 12+

    iOS version

idChess subscription

idChess subscription

Subscription allows you to
organize tournaments,
analyze games and much more

var.requirements.items.item2.altGo to Store

idChess subscription

idChess subscription

Subscription allows you to
organize tournaments,
analyze games and much more

var.requirements.items.item2.altGo to Store

Tripod

Tripod

You can use any tripod or
buy it from us. We offer a great
tripod set with a subscription

var.requirements.items.item3.altGo to Store

Tripod

Tripod

You can use any tripod or
buy it from us. We offer a great
tripod set with a subscription

var.requirements.items.item3.altGo to Store

Do you want to use VAR?

Leave a request
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How to use VAR
in tournaments

For arbiters

Tap VAR Video Recording
on the recording screen

Tap VAR Video Recording
on the recording screen

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Allow
access to
camera and
microphone

Allow
access to
camera and
microphone

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Connect to the tournament
and start broadcasting
the game

Connect to the tournament
and start broadcasting
the game

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In a controversial situation,
click on Pause the recording
then Game replay

In a controversial situation,
click on Pause the recording
then Game replay

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Make a decision after watching the game replay

Make a decision after watching the game replay

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After making a
decision,
close the video
or electronic
notation and
continue
recording

After making a
decision,
close the video
or electronic
notation and
continue
recording

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How to use VAR
in tournaments

For arbiters

Tap VAR Video Recording
on the recording screen

Tap VAR Video Recording
on the recording screen

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Allow
access to
camera and
microphone

Allow
access to
camera and
microphone

var.usage.items.item2.alt2

Connect to the tournament
and start broadcasting
the game

Connect to the tournament
and start broadcasting
the game

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In a controversial situation,
click on Pause the recording
then Game replay

In a controversial situation,
click on Pause the recording
then Game replay

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Make a decision after watching the game replay

Make a decision after watching the game replay

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After making a
decision,
close the video
or electronic
notation and
continue
recording

After making a
decision,
close the video
or electronic
notation and
continue
recording

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Which phone can I use?

Recommendations for phones
to use VAR

  • 4000 mAh or higher

    Battery capacity

  • 4 GB or more

    RAM

  • 10 megapixels or more

    Camera

  • 64 GB or more

    Built-in memory

  • 8 cores or more

    Processor

  • 7 or higher

    Android OS

  • 12 or higher

    iOS OS

Tournaments with VAR

Tournaments with idChess are held in Azerbaijan
Tournaments with idChess are held in Azerbaijan
Games with broadcast and VAR idChess were held in Iraq
Games with broadcast and VAR idChess were held in Iraq
Asian Championship among schoolchildren in Uzbekistan
Asian Championship among schoolchildren in Uzbekistan
West Asian Championship in Kyrgyzstan
West Asian Championship in Kyrgyzstan
U. Cholponbaev Memorial in Kyrgyzstan
U. Cholponbaev Memorial in Kyrgyzstan
PCU Tournaments
PCU Tournaments
International chess festival Issykkul Open 2023 in Kyrgyzstan
International chess festival Issykkul Open 2023 in Kyrgyzstan
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FIDE on the implementation of VAR
FIDE on the implementation of VAR

FIDE on the implementation of VAR

On July 3, the International Chess Federation officially announced the use of idChess VAR in tournaments.

The use of idChess for broadcasting games has been previously approved by FIDE.

Getting access

Use idChess VAR in your tournaments

  • Track controversial moments in the game
  • Make informed decisions
  • Make tournaments technologically advanced and convenient
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