ARB Calendar

Jul
16
Fri
100th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (National Chess Federation of the Philippines) @ Online
Jul 16 @ 1:00 pm – Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm
100th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar (National Chess Federation of the Philippines) @ Online
The 100th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 16/07/2021 to 18/07/2021 by the Asian Chess Federation and National Chess Federation of the Philippines, under the auspices of FIDE.
The Lecturer will be IA/IO Abundo, Casto (PHI), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA Cruz, Reden (PHI), FIDE Lecturer.
The language of the Seminar will be English with translation into Pilipino.
The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.
Schedule:

16 July 2021: 13:00-19:00
Laws of Chess including Online Regulations

17 July 2021: 13:00-19:00
Tournament Rules, System of Games, Tie Breaks, Swiss System and Pairing Rules

18 July 2021: 13:00-19:00
Regulations for Rating and Title, Regulations for Arbiter titles, Anti-cheating Guidelines

Jul
28
Wed
101st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iranian Chess Federation) @ Online Course in the ZOOM app & Paper-Based Exam
Jul 28 – Aug 1 all-day
101st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar (Iranian Chess Federation) @ Online Course in the ZOOM app & Paper-Based Exam
The 101st Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 28/07/2021 to 01/08/2021 by the Iranian Chess Federation and Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE.
The Lecturer will be IA/IO Pahlevanzadeh, Mehrdad (IRI), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA Hashemi, Amir Erfan (IRI).
The language of the Seminar will be English with Persian translation.
The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.
Schedule:

28 July 2021 (Saturday)
09:00 – 13:00 Laws of Chess
14:00 – 18:00 Laws of Chess (including Rapid, Blitz & Cases)

29 July 2021 (Sunday)
09:00 -11:00 Competition Rules and standards of chess equipment
11:15 – 13:00 System of Games, tie breaks
14:00 – 18:00 Regulations for the rating and the OTB titles

30 July 2021 (Monday)
9:00-11:00 Swiss system and pairing rules
11:15 – 13:00 Swiss system and pairing rules (case study)
14:00 – 18:00 Regulations for the titles of the Arbiters

31 July 2021(Tuesday)
9:00-11:00 Anti‐cheating guidelines for Arbiters
1 August 2021: Examination

Aug
20
Fri
102nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) @ Online
Aug 20 – Aug 22 all-day
102nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) @ Online
The 102nd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 20/08/2021 to 22/08/2021 by the Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE.
The Lecturer will be IA/IO Abundo, Casto (PHI), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA Cruz, Reden (PHI).
The language of the Seminar will be English.
The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.
Schedule:

20 August 2021: 09:00-15:00 (Dubai time)
Laws of Chess including Online Regulations

21 August 2021: 09:00-15:00 (Dubai time)
Tournament Rules, System of Games, Tie Breaks, Swiss System and Pairing Rules

22 August 2021: 09:00-15:00 (Dubai time)
Regulations for Rating and Title, Regulations for Arbiter titles, Anti-cheating Guidelines

Nov
14
Sun
FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Terme Catez (ECU – Slovenia) @ Terme Čatež S.p.A.
Nov 14 @ 9:00 am – Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm
FIDE Arbiters' Seminar in Terme Catez (ECU - Slovenia) @ Terme Čatež S.p.A.

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 14/11/2021 to 18/11/2021 in Terme Catez, Slovenia, by the European Chess Union, under the auspices of FIDE.
The venue of the Seminar will be the Terme Čatež S.p.A. – Terme Čatež d.d., Topliška 35, 8250 Brežice.

The Lecturer will be IA Prokopova, Jirina (CZE), FIDE Lecturer and the Assistant Lecturer will be IA Karali, Tania (GRE).
The language of the Seminar will be English.
The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

Schedule:

Nov. 14th
09:00 – 13:00 Laws of Chess (including Rapid, Blitz)
Nov. 15
th
09:00 – 11:00 Competition Rules and standards of chess equipment
11:00 – 13:00 Anti‐cheating guidelines for Arbiters
Nov. 16
th
09:00 – 11:00 Regulations for the rating and the over‐the‐board titles
11:00 – 12:30 Regulations for the titles of the Arbiters
12:30 – 13:00 Use of Electronic clocks
Nov. 17
th
09:00 – 11:00 System of games and tie breaks
11:00 – 13:00 Swiss system and pairing rules
Nov. 18
th
09:00 – 13:00 Examination

Dec
11
Sat
108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (America Continental Association)
Dec 11 all-day
108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar (America Continental Association)

The 108th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 11/12/2021 to 19/12/2021 by the CCA – America Continental Association (CCA Events Commission and CCA Arbiters Commission), under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer will be IA/IO Bond, Hal (CAN), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA de San Vicente, Sabrina (URU). Technical Organizer will be IO Lima, Darcy (BRA).

The language of the Seminar will be English.

The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

Schedule:

11th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Laws of Chess

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) –  Types of Tournament / Tie Breaks

12th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Laws of Chess

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) – Pairing

18th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Titles & Rating

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) – Pairings/Arbiter Titles/Anti Cheating

19th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Clocks/Revision

20:00 to  (GMT) – Exam

Dec
12
Sun
108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (America Continental Association)
Dec 12 all-day
108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar (America Continental Association)

The 108th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 11/12/2021 to 19/12/2021 by the CCA – America Continental Association (CCA Events Commission and CCA Arbiters Commission), under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer will be IA/IO Bond, Hal (CAN), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA de San Vicente, Sabrina (URU). Technical Organizer will be IO Lima, Darcy (BRA).

The language of the Seminar will be English.

The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

Schedule:

11th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Laws of Chess

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) –  Types of Tournament / Tie Breaks

12th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Laws of Chess

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) – Pairing

18th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Titles & Rating

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) – Pairings/Arbiter Titles/Anti Cheating

19th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Clocks/Revision

20:00 to  (GMT) – Exam

Dec
18
Sat
108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (America Continental Association)
Dec 18 all-day
108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar (America Continental Association)

The 108th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 11/12/2021 to 19/12/2021 by the CCA – America Continental Association (CCA Events Commission and CCA Arbiters Commission), under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer will be IA/IO Bond, Hal (CAN), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA de San Vicente, Sabrina (URU). Technical Organizer will be IO Lima, Darcy (BRA).

The language of the Seminar will be English.

The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

Schedule:

11th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Laws of Chess

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) –  Types of Tournament / Tie Breaks

12th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Laws of Chess

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) – Pairing

18th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Titles & Rating

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) – Pairings/Arbiter Titles/Anti Cheating

19th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Clocks/Revision

20:00 to  (GMT) – Exam

Dec
19
Sun
108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (America Continental Association)
Dec 19 all-day
108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar (America Continental Association)

The 108th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 11/12/2021 to 19/12/2021 by the CCA – America Continental Association (CCA Events Commission and CCA Arbiters Commission), under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer will be IA/IO Bond, Hal (CAN), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA de San Vicente, Sabrina (URU). Technical Organizer will be IO Lima, Darcy (BRA).

The language of the Seminar will be English.

The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

Schedule:

11th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Laws of Chess

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) –  Types of Tournament / Tie Breaks

12th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Laws of Chess

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) – Pairing

18th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Titles & Rating

20:00 to 21:00 (GMT) – Pairings/Arbiter Titles/Anti Cheating

19th December 2021

16:00 to 19:00 (GMT) – Clocks/Revision

20:00 to  (GMT) – Exam

Feb
25
Fri
110th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Philippines) @ Online
Feb 25 – Feb 27 all-day
110th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar (Philippines) @ Online

The 110th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 25/02/2022 to 27/02/2022 by the Asian Chess Federation and National Chess Federation of the Philippines, under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer will be IA/IO Abundo, Casto (PHI), FIDE Lecturer and Local Assistant Lecturer will be IA Cruz, Reden (PHI). 

The language of the Seminar will be English.

The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

Schedule:

13:00-18:00 daily Manila time.

The subjects will include:
a) Laws of Chess (including Rapid, Blitz, etc), 6 hours;
b) Tournament Rules, 2 hours;
c) System of Games, tie breaks. 2 hours;
d) Swiss system and Pairing rules, 3 hours;
e) Regulations for the rating and the over‐the‐board titles, 3 hours;
f) Regulations for the titles of the Arbiters, 1 hour;
g) Anti cheating guidelines for Arbiters 1 hour

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Guwahati (India)
Feb 25 – Feb 27 all-day
FIDE Arbiters' Seminar in Guwahati (India)

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 25/02/2022 to 27/02/2022 in Guwahati, Assam, by the Indian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE.
The venue of the Seminar will be announced later.
The Lecturer will be IA Bansod Swapnil (IND), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA Vasanth, B H (IND).
The language of the Seminar will be English.
The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

Schedule:

Day 1

09.30 AM to 06.00 PM = 7½ hours (less lunch time)
09.30 AM Laws of Chess
12 noon Systems of Games, Tiebreaks
01.00 PM Lunch
02.00 PM Laws of Chess
05.30 PM Online Regulations

Day 2

09.30 AM to 06.00 PM = 7½ hours (less lunch time)
09.30 AM Laws of Chess
12.00 noon Rating and Over the Board Titles – 1
01.00 PM Lunch
02.00 PM Rating and Over the Board Titles – 2
03.00 PM Laws of Chess
04.30 PM FIDE Competition rules and Standards of Chess Equipment
05.30 PM Use of Electronic Clocks

Day 3

09.30 AM to 01.00 PM = 3½ hours
09.30 AM Swiss system and pairing rules
11.00 AM Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters
12.00 noon Anti-cheating guidelines for Arbiters
01.00 PM Lunch
02.00 to 06.00 PM Examination

Total time: 18½ hours (excluding examination)