R.I.P SEVAN!

With great sadness the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission was informed that IA Sevan Muradian passed away on 18 February 2016.

The Commission expresses its sincere condolences to his family and to the US Chess Federation.

Sevan was a well known International Arbiter, International Organizer and FIDE Lecturer. He was the founder of the Chess IQ Academy and Chess Center in Chicago, USA and he was very active having organized many tournaments and FIDE Arbiters’ Seminars.

His contribution to the Chess community was really great.

Rest in peace Sevan!