ARB Calendar

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
17
Fri
107th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iraq Chess Federation)
Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 21 @ 10:00 pm
107th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar (Iraq Chess Federation)

The 107th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 17/12/2021 to 21/12/2021 by the Iraq Chess Federation and Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer will be IA/IO Abdulrahim, Mahdi (UAE), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA/IO Dhafer, Abdul Ameer Madhloom (IRQ) and IA/IO Asaad, Ismael Tawfeeq (IRQ). Technical Organizer will be IA/IO Chan, Kwai Keong (HKG).

The language of the Seminar will be Arabic.

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

Schedule:

17th December 2021

17:00 to 19:30 Laws of Chess (Standard, Rapid, Blitz)

19:40 to 20:10 Laws of Chess (Standard, Rapid, Blitz)

20:20 to 22:00 Laws of Chess (Standard, Rapid, Blitz)

 

18th December 2021

17:00 to 19:30 Laws of Chess (Practice-Case’s)

19:40 to 20:10 Laws of Chess (Practice-Case’s)

20:20 to 22:00 Laws of Chess (Practice-Case’s)

 

19th December 2021

17:00 to 19:30 Tournament Regulation

19:40 to 20:10 Tie-Break Systems

20:20 to 22:00 Swiss System

 

20th December 2021

17:00 to 19:30 Rating Regulations

19:40 to 20:10 Title Regulations

20:20 to 22:00 Anti-Cheating (Fair Play)

21st December 2021

The examination Test is open from 18:00 – 21:00 pm (Baghdad Time).

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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

Dec
20
Mon
FIDE Congress 2021 – ARB Commission Meeting
Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FIDE Congress 2021 - ARB Commission Meeting

The Arbiters’ Commission meeting at the 92nd FIDE Congress will be hosted online on December 20th, 2021 from 15:00 to 17:00 CET

Registration and schedule for the 92nd Congress can be found at the following link:

https://congress2021.fide.com/

Dec
30
Thu
FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Monrovia (Liberia) @ Monrovia, Liberia
Dec 30 2021 – Jan 4 2022 all-day
FIDE Arbiters' Seminar in Monrovia (Liberia) @ Monrovia, Liberia

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 30/12/2021 to 04/01/2021 in Monrovia, Liberia, by the Liberia Chess Federation and African Chess Confederation, under the auspices of FIDE.

The venue of the Seminar will be the Bella Casa Hotel, 1st Street, Sinkor, Monrovia, LIBERIA.

The Lecturer will be IA Nesla, Adnane (ALG), FIDE Lecturer and Local Assistant Lecturer will be FA Kpan Deckalet Mario Prosper (CIV).

The language of the Seminar will be English with translation into French.

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

Schedule:

Day Date Period Articles
Thursday 30-12-21 19:00-20:00 Introduction – Arbiter´s Duties – Titles for Arbiters
30-12-21 20:00-20:50 Organising Tournaments – Tournament Rules – Time Systems
30-12-21 10 Min Rest
30-12-21 21:00-22:00 Tournaments´ formats – Round Robin – Swiss System
Friday 31-12-21 19:00-20:00 Rating System for Rated and Unrated players
31-12-21 20:00-20:50 Rating System – Players Titles
31-12-21 10 Min Rest
31-12-21 21:00-22:00 Prizes – Chess Clocks- Equipment
31-12-21 22:00-23:00 Tie-break Systems – Prizes and Hort
Saturday 01-01-22 19:00-20:00 Swiss Manager – Part 1
01-01-22 20:00-20:50 Swiss Manager – Part 2
01-01-22 10 Min Rest
01-01-22 21:00-22:00 Laws of Chess – Part 1
Sunday 02-01-22 19:00-20:00 Laws of Chess – Part 2
02-01-22 20:00-20:50 Laws of Chess – Part 3
02-01-22 10 Min Rest
02-01-22 20:00-21:00 Laws of Chess – Part 4
02-01-22 21:00-22:00 Laws of Chess – Part 5
Thursday 03-01-22 19:00-20:00 Laws of Chess – Part 6
03-01-22 20:00-21:00 Laws of Chess – Examples and Question
03-01-22 21:00-21:30 Changes of Laws of Chess + what should professional players know
Friday 04-01-22 14:00-18:00 Test
Friday 04-01-22 19:00 Closing Ceremony and Certificates
Feb
8
Tue
FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Mekkah (Saudi Arabia Chess Federation) @ Al Wehda Club
Feb 8 @ 11:38 pm – Feb 12 @ 12:38 am
FIDE Arbiters' Seminar in Mekkah (Saudi Arabia Chess Federation) @ Al Wehda Club

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 08/02/2022 to 12/02/2022 in Mekkah, by the the Leadership Institute and Saudi Arabia Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE.
The venue of the Seminar will be announced later.
The Lecturer will be IA/IO Al Otaibi, Yaser Motlaq (KSA), FIDE Lecturer and Local Assistant Lecturer will be FA khayat, Abdullah F (KSA).
The language of the Seminar will be Arabic.
The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

Schedule:

February 8th (afternoon) from 4pm to 8pm
Laws of Chess; Tournament Rules
February 9th (afternoon) from 4pm to 8pm
Rating, over-the-board titles, and arbiter title regulations
February 10th (afternoon) from 4pm to 8pm
System of Games, Tie Breaks
February 11th (afternoon) from 4am-8pm
Swiss Pairing Rules, Anti-Cheating Regulations
February 12th (afternoon) from 4pm to 7pm (Examination)

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