245th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ZAM) – Report
The 245th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (KEN) was held from 4th to 9th September 2026. It was organized by the Zambian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE.
The Lecturer was IA/IO Nsakanya, Chanda (ZAM), FIDE Lecturer, and Technical organiser was IA Kenmure, Jamie (AUS).
The Language of the Seminar was English.
Twenty (20) arbiters from six (6) national chess federations (BOT, KEN, LES, MAW, NGR, and ZAM) participated in the Seminar, and all of them participated in the examination test, held after the end of the lectures.
The following succeeded in the test and they will be awarded a norm for the title of the FIDE Arbiter, after the approval of the next FIDE Council:
| FIDE ID | Name (as on FIDE Profile) | FED |
|---|---|---|
| 8714908 | Mulenga Benjamin | ZAM |
| 8704635 | Makwaya, Kiddy | ZAM |
| 10843388 | Gitari Sylvia Nyambura | KEN |
| 10841105 | Mutongoi Ian | KEN |
| 10813381 | James Emanikor | KEN |
| 10812938 | DINAH NGINA MAWEU | KEN |
| 554016967 | Vanessa Wanjiru | KEN |
