Aris is an active International Arbiter and FIDE Lecturer from Canada. He loves sports, and is also a certified referee for basketball, soccer (football), and North American football. Aris is fluent in English, French, and Greek; and hopes to improve his beginner Spanish and Russian. His current chess-related positions include:
– International Arbiter, International Organizer, FIDE Lecturer
– Member (former Secretary), FIDE Arbiters’ Commission
– US Chess Senior Tournament Director (USA)
– Member, US Chess Rules Committee (USA)
– Member, US Chess Ethics Committee (USA)
– Chairman, National Appeals Committee (CAN)
– Certified Tornelo Arbiter (AUS)