Divesh Sookdeo is a FIDE Arbiter, and National Instructor. FIDE Arbiter title achieved in 2015.
Arbiter:
Chief Arbiter of the 2022 South African Open. Deputy Chief Arbiter for several youth national selection tournaments. Appointed to National events from 2013 to present.
Deputy Chief Arbiter for 2016 FASU (Continental University Sport Championships) for chess.
Sector Arbiter: 2015 July First Saturday (Hungary), 2018 African Youth Championships (South Africa), 2022 World Cadets/Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships (Greece). Lecturer for South African Arbiter seminars (Local titles).
Management: Head of Delegation/Team Manager/Team Captain: 2014 to present for the Chess South African Federation and University Sport of South Africa at Continental and World events.
Organiser: L.O.C Convenor of the 2015 South African Club Championships and L.O.C Convenor of the 2016 FASU (Continental University Championships) Chess Championships.
Chess Structures & Portfolios
Chess South Africa Board Member (2018 to present): Youth Commission (2016, 2017, present), Events Committee (2016, 2017), Arbiters & Organisers Commission (2016, 2017, 2021, present), National Selections Committee (2016, 2017, 2021, present), Adults Commission (2016, 2017).
Players Commission South Africa: 2014 to 2018 (Secretary); 2018 to present (Chairperson) University Sport of South Africa: Tournament Secretary (2015 – 2019).
Hobbies outside of Chess Involved with cricket and rugby at school and provincial level, and I play golf for leisure.