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ARB ARB Corner 

FIDE Arbiters’ Corner – Introduction

April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 arb

Dear Chess Friends, We are pleased to announce the introduction of “Arbiters’ Corner” on our webpage.  Here we will share with

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ARB Corner 

Players gaining norms in your tournament?

April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 arb

Attention: use the new certificate IT1! ARB would like to remind all colleagues of the new “certificate of title result”

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Reports / Results 

130th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 arb

The 130th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 17th to 19th March 2023. It was

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Reports / Results 

129th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (WOM, Balkan, and ALB) – Report

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 arb

The 129th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (WOM) was held from 10th to 12th March 2023. It was organized by

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Omrane Superieur (TUN) – Report

March 15, 2023March 18, 2023 arb

From 13th to 15th February 2023, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Omrane Sueprieur, by the Tunisian Chess Federation

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Reports / Results 

127th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 arb

The 127th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 6th to 11th January 2023. It was

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Reports / Results 

115th Internet-Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (BRA) – Report

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 arb

The 115th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Brazil) was held from 22nd to 28th August 2022. It was organized by

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Rio de Janeiro (BRA) – Report

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 arb

From 8th to 13th December 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Rio de Janeiro, by the Brasilian Chess

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Almaty (KAZ) – Report

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 arb

From 22th to 25th December 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Almaty, by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, under the

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Dublin (IRL) – Report

January 3, 2023January 6, 2023 arb

From 9th to 11th December 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Dublin, by the Irish Chess Federation, under

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Reports / Results 

124th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Puerto Rico Chess Federation) – Report

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 arb

The 124th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Puerto Rico Chess Federation) was held from 16th to 18th December 2022. It

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ARB 

Season’s Greetings from FIDE President

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 arb
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Reports / Results 

126th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 arb

The 126th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 9th to 11th December 2022. It was

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Reports / Results 

125th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (MAR) – Report

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 arb

The 125th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (MAR) was held from 25th to 29th November 2022. It was organized by

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ARB 

New ARB Team Leaders have been appointed

December 17, 2022December 30, 2022 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that during the 1st ARB Councilor’s meeting (December 13th, 2022) , it

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Reports / Results 

122nd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Puerto Rico Chess Federation) – Report

December 11, 2022December 12, 2022 arb

The 122nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Puerto Rico Chess Federation) was held from 25th to 27th November 2022. It

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Reports / Results 

123rd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Panama Chess Federation) – Report

December 11, 2022December 12, 2022 arb

The 123rd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Panama Chess Federation) was held from 19th to 21st November 2022. It was

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bejaia (ALG) – Report

November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 arb

From 17th to 19th November 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Bejaia, Algeria, by the Algerian Chess Federation

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Council 

ARB Report to the 4th FIDE Council Meeting 2022

November 25, 2022November 26, 2022 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was submitted for approval by the 4th FIDE Council meeting

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City (VIE) – Report

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 arb

From 26th to 29th October 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, by the

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Rhodes (GRE) – Report

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 arb

From 28th to 30th October 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Rhodes, Greece, by the Greece Chess Federation

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Skopje (MKD) – Report

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 arb

From 11th to 23th October 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Skopje, North Macedonia, by the North Macedonia

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bali (INA) – Report

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 arb

From 10th to 12th October 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Bali, Indonesia, by the Indonesian Chess Federation

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Reports / Results 

121st Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 arb

The 121st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 7th to 10th October 2022. It was

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Council 

ARB Report to the 3rd FIDE Council Meeting 2022

October 11, 2022October 13, 2022 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was submitted for approval by the 3rd FIDE Council meeting

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ARB Manual 

FIDE Arbiters’ Manual update on October 1st 2022

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 arb

Following the FIDE congress in Chennai, a few changes were made in the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual. Please download the latest

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Geneva (SUI) – Report

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 arb

From 6th to 25th September 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Geneva, Switzerland, by the Swiss Chess Federation

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Continents & Federations 

Arbiters Workshop in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) – Report

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 arb

A FIDE Arbiters Workshop was held 8th to 9th September 2022 in the Chess Academy of Uzbekistan, in Tashkent. The

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Atyrau (KAZ) – Report

September 21, 2022October 25, 2022 arb

From 19th to 22th August 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation,

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Reports / Results 

116th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (WOM) – Report

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 arb

The 116th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (WOM) was held from 5th to 9th September 2022. It was organized by

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Mamaia (ROU) – Report

September 16, 2022September 23, 2022 arb

From 7th to 11th September 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Mamaia, Romania, by the Romanian Chess Federation,

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Reports / Results 

120th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Puerto Rico Chess Federation) – Report

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 arb

The 120th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Puerto Rico Chess Federation) was held from 2nd to 4th September 2022. It

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Saint Louis (USA) – Report

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 arb

From 31st August to 2nd September 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Saint Louis, USA, by the USA

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ARB 

FIDE Arbiters’ Congress Meeting – MINUTES

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 arb

Dear Friends, Thank you for your participations on the FIDE Arbiters’ Congress Meeting held on Tuesday, 2nd August 2022 at

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Magdeburg (GER) – Report

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 arb

From 12th to15th August 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Magdeburg, Germany, by the German Chess Federation and

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Reports / Results 

119th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Mexico Chess Federation) – Report

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 arb

The 119th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iranian Chess Federation) was held from 1st to 7th August 2022. It was

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Chennai (ARB & IND) – Report

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022 arb

From 1st to 8th August 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Chennai, India, by FIDE Arbiters’ Commission and

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Reports / Results 

117th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iranian Chess Federation) – Report

August 21, 2022August 27, 2022 arb

The 117th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iranian Chess Federation) was held from 15th to 19th July 2022. It was

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Congress 

ARB Report to the 93rd FIDE Congress 2022 in Chennai

August 6, 2022August 8, 2022 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was submitted to the 2nd FIDE Council meeting 2022 (Chennai,

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ARB 

FIDE Arbiters’ Congress Meeting – Invitation

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 arb

Dear FIDE official, dear delegates, dear arbiters, dear chess friends, It is our pleasure to invite you to attend the

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Announcements ARB 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar and Refresher Course in Chennai

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 1/8/2022 to 8/8/2022 in Chennai, India, by the FIDE Arbiters’

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Continents & Federations Workshops 

Arbiters Workshop in Tashkent (Uzbekistan Chess Federation)

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 arb

The Uzbekistan Chess Federation and Asian Chess Federation is going to organize a Workshop for arbiters in Tashkent from 08/09/2022

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Reports / Results 

113th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Puerto Rico Chess Federation) – Report

July 21, 2022July 26, 2022 arb

The 113th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Puerto Rico Chess Federation) was held from 15th to 17th July 2022. It

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Zaragoza (ESP) – Report

July 21, 2022August 30, 2022 arb

From 14th to17th July 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Zaragoza, Spain, by the FEDA (Federación Española de

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Reports / Results 

118th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Sudan Chess Federation) – Report

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 arb

The 118th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Sudan Chess Federation) was held from 20th to 28th June 2022. It was

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Casablanca (MAR) – Report

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 arb

From 14th June to 4th July 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Casablanca, Morocco, by the AIDEF (Francophone

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Reports / Results 

112th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Portuguese Chess Federation) – Report

July 10, 2022July 10, 2022 arb

The 112th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Portuguese Chess Federation) was held from 2nd to 5th June 2022. It was

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ARB FIDE Events World Event 

On the way to Chennai for the Arbiters’ Team!

July 3, 2022July 4, 2022 arb

Today was another historical day for the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission! We announced it as we shared our vision, it has

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Panama City (PAN) – Report

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 arb

From 13th to 16th June 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Panama City, Panama, by the Panamanian Chess

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Reports / Results 

114th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 arb

The 114th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 9th to 13th June 2022. It was

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Continents & Federations 

Arbiters Workshop in Arabic (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

June 19, 2022June 19, 2022 arb

A FIDE Arbiters Online Workshop in Arabic was held 14th to 16th April 2022 on Zoom. The Asian Chess Federation

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Adelaide (AUS) – Report

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 arb

From 4th to 6th June 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Adelaide, Australia, by the Australian Chess Federation,

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Asnieres (FRA) – Report

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 arb

From 16th to 24th May 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Asnieres, France, by the French Chess Federation,

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – Report

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 arb

From 3rd to 8th May 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by the Ethiopian Chess

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ARB FIDE Events World Event 

Selection of Arbiters for FIDE events

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 arb

Officiating in a FIDE event is a milestone in an Arbiter’s life. It takes many steps to gain experience from

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ARB World Event 

Arbiters for the 44th Olympiad in Chennai 2022

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 arb

The Arbiters’ Team that will officiate in the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India 2022, has been selected. Arbiters below

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ARB 

A new launch date for IA Certification Seminars requirements – 1st January 2024

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that the 1st FIDE Council 2022 has approved the Arbiters’ Commission’s proposal

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ARB FIDE Events 

Green light for the Green Panel 2022-2023!

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 arb

There are some days when you are particularly proud of your team. This Wednesday 18 May 2022 is one of

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) – Report

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 arb

From 9th to 11th May 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Tashkent, by the Uzbekistan Chess Federation, under

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Reports / Results 

111th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 arb

The 111th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 8th to 10th April 2022. It was

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Council 

ARB Report to the 1st FIDE Council Meeting 2022

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was submitted to the 1st FIDE Council meeting 2022 (Abu

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bengaluru (India) – Report

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 arb

From 25th to 27th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Bengaluru, India, by the Indian Chess Federation,

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Belgrade (Serbia) – Report

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 arb

From 14th to 27th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Belgrade, by the Serbian Chess Federation, under

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Continents & Federations 

Arbiters Workshop in Arabic (Asian Chess Federation)

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 arb

The Asian Chess Federation is going to organize a Workshop for arbiters in Arabic from 14/04/2022 to 16/04/2022. Language: Arabic

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Monastir – Bouhjar (Tunisia) – Report

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 arb

From 7th to 9th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Monastir – Bouhjar, by the BICA Bouhjar

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Reports / Results 

109th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Chess South Africa) – Report

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 arb

The 109th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Chess South Africa) was held from 4th to 13th March 2022. It was

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Kottayam (India) – Report

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 arb

From 11th to 13th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Kottayam, India, by the Indian Chess Federation,

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Shimla (India) – Report

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 arb

From 4th to 6th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, by the Indian

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Reports / Results 

110th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Philippines) – Report

March 27, 2022April 2, 2022 arb

The 110th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Philippines) was held from 25th to 27th February 2022. It was organized by

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FIDE Events World Event 

Panels of Arbiters for FIDE Events 2022-2023

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to release the lists of Arbiters (Panels) that may be used to make appointments

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Oslo (Norway) – Report

March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 arb

From 25th February 2022 to 27th February 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Oslo, by the USF Academy

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Kanpur (India) – Report

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 arb

From 25th February 2022 to 27th February 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, by

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Guwahati (India) – Report

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 arb

From 25th February 2022 to 27th February 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Guwahati, India, by the Indian

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Monrovia (Liberia) – Report

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 arb

From 30th December 2021 to 4th January 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Monrovia, Liberia, by the Liberia

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Orsha (Belarus Chess Federation) – Report

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 arb

From 2nd to 5th February 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Orsha, Belarus, by the Belarussian Chess Federation,

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Continents & Federations 

Workshop for updates to FIDE Regulations

February 16, 2022February 17, 2022 arb

The Asian Chess Federation is going to organize a Workshop for updates to FIDE Regulations from 04/03/2022 to 07/03/2022. Language:

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ARB Manual 

FIDE Arbiters’ Commission releases a new edition of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual 2022

February 11, 2022October 1, 2022 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to release the edition 2022 of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual.  This new edition includes

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Continents & Federations 

INDIA: National Arbiters Training & Examination

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 arb

All India Chess Federation with an aim to produce qualified personnel to handle chess events at every nook and corner

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Continents & Federations 

CFSL Arbiters Commission in Action

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 arb

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka Golden Jubilee Celebrations (1972 – 2022) On the occasion of the golden jubilee, the

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ARB Awards 

2022 ARBITERS’ AWARDS

January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission has the pleasure to announce the opening for applications to the 2022 Arbiters’ Awards. The requirements for

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bastia, Corsica (France) – Report

January 28, 2022January 29, 2022 arb

From 18th to 29th December 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Bastia, Corsica, France, by the Corsican League

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World Event 

133 federations! More than 750 valid applications!

January 16, 2022January 17, 2022 arb

Dear Chess Friends, The call of interest to be selected in World Events is now closed. Thanks to all who

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Congress 

ARB Report to the 92nd FIDE Congress 2021

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 4th Quarter 2021 FIDE Council meeting

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World Event 

The Selection of Arbiters in World Events – the new deadline is 15th January!

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 arb

Dear Chess Friends, As 2022 starts, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission would like to wish you and more particularly the arbiters’

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Obituaries 

Obituary for ΙΑ/GM/FST Kallai, Gabor (1959-2021)

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 arb

The Hungarian chess society has suffered an enormous loss with Gabor’s tragic and unexpected death. He was a real gentleman

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Reports / Results 

107th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iraqi Chess Federation) – Report

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 arb

The 107th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iraqi Chess Federation) was held from 17th to 21st December 2021. It was

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Samara (Russian Chess Federation) – Report

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 arb

From 21th to 23rd December 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Samara, Russia, by the Chess Federation of

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Reports / Results 

108th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (America Continental Association) – Report

December 26, 2021December 27, 2021 arb

The 108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (America Continental Association) was held from 11th to 18th December 2021. It was

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Reports / Results 

106th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 arb

The 106th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (AsianChess Federation) was held from 3rd to 5th December 2021. It was organized

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Regulations 

Key FIDE Handbook updates for Arbiters

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 arb

A new release of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual will be published soon. In the meantime, you will find below a

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Reports / Results 

104th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Egyptian Chess Federation – English) – Report

December 4, 2021December 7, 2021 arb

The 104th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Egyptian Chess Federation – English) was held from 4th to 7th November 2021.

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Terme Catez, Slovenia (European Chess Union) – Report

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021 arb

From 14th to 18th November 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Terme Catez, Slovenia, by the European Chess

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Reports / Results 

103rd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Egyptian Chess Federation – Arabic) – Report

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 arb

The 103rd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Egyptian Chess Federation – Arabic) was held from 25th to 28th October 2021.

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World Event 

A new system for the selection of Arbiters in World Events is coming!

November 29, 2021November 30, 2021 arb

All arbiters who wish to officiate in World Events (Chess Olympiad and all the other events of World Level in

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Strasbourg (France) – Report

November 28, 2021December 3, 2021 arb

From 20th October to 21st November 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Strasbourg, France, by the French Chess

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Continents & Federations 

Call of Interest – Daily Update

November 12, 2021January 17, 2022 arb

The call of interest for Arbiters to be eligible for selection in World Events is open during a full month

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World Event 

Call of Interest for Arbiters in World Events 2022-2023

November 10, 2021November 11, 2021 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud release a new process for the selection of Arbiters in World Events! Following the

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Council 

ARB Report to the 3rd FIDE Council Meeting 2021

November 10, 2021November 11, 2021 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 3rd FIDE Council online meeting 2021,

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Education 

ARB Lecturer Training Programme – CALL OF INTEREST

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 arb

Training Arbiters worldwide is one of the major missions of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission. While FIDE Arbiter seminars are mostly

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Continents & Federations 

Online Arbiters’ Workshop (Uzbekistan)

October 25, 2021November 2, 2021 arb

The Uzbekistan Chess Federation and Zone 3.4 FIDE President are going to organize an Online Workshop from 13/11/2021 to 15/11/2021.

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

Online/Hybrid Arbiters Training – Advanced Exam – October 2021

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 arb

We are pleased to announce that the Basic course – Session 18 and the Advanced course – Sessions 8a and

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Hammamet (Tunisian Chess Federation) – Report

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 arb

From 27th to 30th August 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Hammamet, Tunisia, by the Tunisia Chess Federation,

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Reports / Results 

102nd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

September 24, 2021September 27, 2021 arb

The 102nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (AsianChess Federation) was held from 20th to 22nd August 2021. It was organized

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Reports / Results 

101st Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iranian Chess Federation) – Report

September 24, 2021October 15, 2021 arb

The 101st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iranian Chess Federation) was held from 28th July to 1st August 2021. It

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Continents & Federations 

Workshop for Online Chess Tournaments

September 24, 2021October 2, 2021 arb

The Asian Chess Federation is going to organize a Workshop for Online Chess Tournaments from 18/10/2021 to 21/10/2021. Language: Arabic

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

Online/Hybrid Arbiters Training – New Sessions

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 arb

We announced it as the initial training programme was concluded in July, the intention of the FIDE ARB is to

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Council 

ARB Report to the 2nd FIDE Council Meeting 2021

August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 2nd FIDE Council online meeting 2021,

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Ostfildern (Germany) (August 2021) – Report

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 arb

From 12th to 15th August 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Ostfildern (Germany), by the Arbiters Commission DSB

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Uppsala, Sweden (August 2021) – Report

August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 arb

From 6th to 8th August 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Uppsala, Sweden, by the Uppsala Skolschacksallskap and

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Reports / Results 

100th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (National Chess Federation of the Philippines) – Report

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 arb

The 100th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (National Chess Federation of the Philippines) was held from 16th to 18th July

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Uncategorized 

Happy International Chess Day to all Arbiters!

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission wishes all the best to Chess Arbiters worldwide on the occasion of the International Chess Day

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Melbourne, Australia (June 2021) – Report

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 arb

From 25th June to 4th July 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Melbourne, Australia, by the Chess Victoria

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Advanced Sessions 07a & 07b

July 8, 2021July 9, 2021 arb

There we go! We did it !! 18 Basic Course sessions, 8 Advanced Course sessions, hundreds of colleagues trained! A

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Continents & Federations 

New chairpersons of SVK and ITA Arbiters’ Commissions have been elected

July 4, 2021July 9, 2021 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that the new Chairperson of the Slovak Arbiters’ Commission is IA Tomas

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Advanced Session 06

July 1, 2021July 9, 2021 arb

As we close Avanced Session #06, we are reaching the final stretch of our training programme. A last coupe of

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Advanced Session 05

June 24, 2021July 2, 2021 arb

If you were offered to know the FIDE Handbook by heart or get equipped to solve problems that may arise

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Basic Session 17 & Advanced 04

June 20, 2021July 2, 2021 arb

One hundred and forty-two !!! This is the final number of federations who had at least 1 arbiter actually attending

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Continents & Federations 

Asian Chess Federation Workshop for Online Chess Tournaments

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 arb

The Asian Chess Federation is going to organize a Workshop for Online Chess Tournaments from 24/6/2021 to 27/6/2021. Language: English

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Advanced Sessions 02 & 03

June 17, 2021July 2, 2021 arb

This week’s focus was on the Advanced Course with another 60 colleagues onboarded in 2 sessions. As a Chief Arbiter,

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Obituaries 

RIP IA Carol Jarecki (1935 – 2021)

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 arb

With great sadness, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission was informed that IA Carol Jarecki from the British Virgin Islands passed away

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Basic Session 16 & Advanced 01

June 10, 2021July 2, 2021 arb

Chief Arbiters, let’s gooooooo! We’re reaching the last sessions of the Basic Course (a very last one for now is

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (May 2021) – Report

June 6, 2021July 25, 2021 arb

From 10th to 12th May 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, by the Uzbekistan Chess Federation,

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Reports / Results 

98th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Portuguese Chess Federation) – Report

June 1, 2021June 19, 2021 arb

The 98th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Portuguese Chess Federation) was held from 15th April to 18th April 2021. It

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Sessions 14 & 15

May 30, 2021July 2, 2021 arb

Step by step, we’re building the path to the Advanced Course! As we ran 2 more Basic Courses during the

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Session 13

May 20, 2021July 2, 2021 arb

With Session 13, the ARB Training Programme crossed 400 cumulated participants! At the end of each session, trainees are invited

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Session 12

May 16, 2021May 19, 2021 arb

Let’s speak “hybrid” as we publish about the 12th session of the ARB Online/Hybrid training programme! One goal of the

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Sessions 10-11a-11b

May 13, 2021May 18, 2021 arb

This week was definitely a ramp-up in our training programme! Using the time slots which we could now call “standard”,

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Reports / Results 

97th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (England Chess Federation) – Report

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 arb

The 97th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (England Chess Federation) was held from 17th April to 25th April 2021. It

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Sessions 08 & 09

May 9, 2021May 12, 2021 arb

As we mentioned it when reporting about Session 02, the FIDE ARB is now equipped with a Training Portal to

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Nabeul, Tunisia (March 2021) – Report

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 arb

From 21st to 24th March 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Nabeul, Tunisia, by the Tunisia Chess Federation,

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Sessions 06 & 07

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 arb

In the last 9 days, 4 new groups, representing 110 arbiters were trained on the Basic Course of the FIDE

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Kyiv, Ukraine (March 2021) – Report

May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 arb

From 10th to 14th March 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Kyiv, Ukraine, by the Ukrainian Chess Federation,

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Obituaries 

Obituary for ΙΑ Garcia Ramos, Santiago

May 8, 2021May 10, 2021 arb

With great sadness, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission was informed that IA Garcia Ramos, Santiago from Mexico passed away on 7th

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Regulations 

The new FIDE Regulations for Arbiters are approved!

May 6, 2021May 8, 2021 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that the 1st FIDE Council 2021 has approved the new FIDE Regulations

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Sessions 04 & 05

April 29, 2021May 13, 2021 arb

150! This will be the recorded number of arbiters trained in the Basic Course of the FIDE Online/Hybrid Arbiter Training

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Reports / Results 

99th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

April 26, 2021May 8, 2021 arb

The 99th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 7th April to 14th April 2021. It

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Session 03

April 25, 2021May 13, 2021 arb

As we progress on the deployment of the FIDE Online/Hybrid Arbiter Training Programme, we wish to focus on a dedicated

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Continents & Federations 

The Arbiters’ Commission of America (CCA) has been formed

April 22, 2021May 8, 2021 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that the Arbiters’ Commission of the Confederation of Chess for Americas has

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Session 02

April 22, 2021May 13, 2021 arb

In September 2019, our Chairman Laurent Freyd presented the vision of the Commission to the FIDE Presidential Board. It included

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Council 

ARB Report to the 1st FIDE Council Meeting 2021

April 19, 2021May 7, 2021 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 1st FIDE Council online meeting 2021,

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Session 01

April 15, 2021May 8, 2021 arb

The launch of a new programme is always a special moment. We wanted this first session to embody the ambition

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ARB Programmes FIDE Events 

ARB Training Programme – Our team

April 12, 2021May 8, 2021 arb

As one of the main projects of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission for 2021, the Online and Hybrid Arbiter Training Programme

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Education 

ARB Training Programme – First sessions ready to go!

April 9, 2021April 30, 2021 arb

Following our invitation to federations to register 2 of their arbiters to the Arbiter’s Commission programme for online and hybrid

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Reports / Results 

95th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Israel Chess Federation) – Report

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 arb

The 95th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Israel Chess Federation) was held from 22nd January to 19th March 2021. It

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Education 

Arbiter’s Commission programme for online and hybrid events

March 24, 2021March 25, 2021 arb

“Dear Member Federations,  The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to release a new programme to support the development of arbiters in online

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Moscow, Russia (February 2021) – Report

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 arb

From 24th to 28th February 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Moscow, Russia, by the Chess Federation of

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ARB Manual 

FIDE Arbiters’ Commission releases a new edition of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual 2021

March 17, 2021March 31, 2021 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to release the edition 2021 of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual.  This version contains updated

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Reports / Results 

94th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Bulgarian Chess Federation 1928) – Report

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 arb

The 94th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Bulgarian Chess Federation 1928) was held from 19th to 28th February 2021. It

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Reports / Results 

96th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Philippines Chess Federation) – Report

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 arb

The 96th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Philippines Chess Federation) was held from 15th to 17th January 2021. It was

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Education 

ARB Lecturer Training Programme – 5th Webinar

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 arb

The 5th webinar for FIDE Lecturers was hosted online on 10th February 2021. 9 active FIDE Lecturers attended the session

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