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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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ARB 

A fruitful week in the office !

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 arb

The last 7 days were very prolific for the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission on the way to move forward with 2021!

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ARB Continents & Federations 

Meeting with continental arbiters’ commissions

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 arb

As we announced it during our meeting at the 91st FIDE Congress online, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission organised the first

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Regulations 

Title applications in Covid Period

January 21, 2021 arb

As we shared about it during our meeting at the 91st FIDE Congress online and some colleagues from around the

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ARB 

Happy New Year 2021

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 arb
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Reports / Results 

92nd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 arb

The 92nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 22nd to 24th December 2020. It was

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Reports / Results 

93rd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Laos Chess Federation) – Report

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 arb

The 93rd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Laos Chess Federation) was held from 11th to 13th December 2020. It was

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Reports / Results 

91st Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (European Chess Union) – Report

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 arb

The 91st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (European Chess Union) was held from 7th to 12th December 2020. It was

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Congress 

ARB Report to the 91st FIDE Congress 2020

December 4, 2020March 1, 2021 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 4th Quarter 2020 FIDE Council meeting

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Congress 

First Congress Meeting for the new ARB Commission

December 3, 2020March 1, 2021 arb

That may sound a bit odd after almost 2 years in office, but the new ARB Commission had their first

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Continents & Federations 

Free Workshops for Asian FIDE Arbiters

November 29, 2020December 8, 2020 arb

The Asian Chess Federation is going to conduct free workshops for Asian FIDE Arbiters. 3 sessions are planned with the

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Continents & Federations 

New Category on the ARB Website

November 29, 2020November 30, 2020 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to relay local initiatives in our new “Continents & Federations” category on the website.

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Education 

Successful first steps for the ARB Lecturer Training Programme

November 22, 2020November 23, 2020 arb

4 webinars for FIDE Lecturers were hosted online between the 17th and the 22nd of November. 55 active FIDE Lecturers

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Reports / Results 

89th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Colombia) – Report

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 arb

The 89th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Colombia) was held from 30th October to 7th November 2020. It was organized

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Education 

1st Webinar for FIDE Lecturers

November 18, 2020November 28, 2020 arb

As part of the series of webinars hosted by the The Education Team of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission, a first

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Education 

Webinars for FIDE Lecturers

November 16, 2020November 17, 2020 arb

The Education Team of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission has been working on a variety of projects. One of these has

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Reports / Results 

88th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Wales) – Report

November 16, 2020November 17, 2020 arb

The 88th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Wales) was held from 31st October to 8th November 2020. It was organized

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Samara, Russia (November 2020) – Report

November 16, 2020November 17, 2020 arb

From 1st to 5th November 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Samara, Russia, by the Chess Federation of

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Reports / Results 

90th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Barbados) – Report

November 16, 2020November 18, 2020 arb

The 90th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Barbados) was held from 26th September to 4th October 2020. It was organized

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Obituaries 

Obituary for ΙΑ Tsorbatzoglou, Viron (1943-2020)

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 arb

With great sadness, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission was informed that IA Vyron Tsorbatzoglou from Greece passed away on 11th November

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ARB 

Arbiters and Planning & Development Commissions meeting – November 2020

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 arb

ARB and PDC leadership had a fruitful online session on November 3rd! Sonja Johnson (PDS Chair), Carolina Munoz Solis (PDC

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Reports / Results 

85th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 arb

The 85th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACF) was held from 16th to 20th October 2020. It was organized by

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Obituaries 

Obituary for ΙΑ Segura Vila, Juan (1928-2020)

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 arb

International Arbiter Joan Vila I Segura has passed away on October 26, 2020, aged 92. He started playing competition chess

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Reports / Results 

87th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (South Africa) – Report

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020 arb

The 87th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (South Africa) was held from 18th to 25th August 2020. It was organized

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Reports / Results 

86th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACC) – Report

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 arb

The 86th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACC) was held from 14th to 18th September 2020. It was organized by

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Reports / Results 

80th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CCA) – Report

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 arb

The 80th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CCA) was held from 18th to 25th August 2020. It was organized by

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ARB 

Arbiters and Rules Commissions meeting – October 2020

October 9, 2020October 12, 2020 arb

The Arbiters` Commission continues its activities in the field of cross-commission cooperation. On Monday, 6th October 2020, a meeting was

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Videos Workshops 

Webinar on Arbiters’ selection in FIDE Tournaments was held

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 arb

The FIDE Arbiters` Commission wants to thank everyone who attended the webinar on arbiters` selection in FIDE tournaments on Monday,

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Council 

ARB Report to the 3rd Quarter FIDE Council Meeting 2020

September 30, 2020October 12, 2020 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 3rd Quarter 2020 FIDE Council meeting

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Videos Workshops 

Coming soon! Webinar on Arbiters’ selection in FIDE Tournaments

September 23, 2020September 28, 2020 arb

September 28th, 2020 @16:00 CEST – FIDE Youtube Channel This 3rd webinar by the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission will focus on

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Reports / Results 

84th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (JAPAN) – Report

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 arb

The 84th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (JPN) was held from 5th to 13th September 2020. It was organized by

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Obituaries 

Obituary for ΙΑ Chanturia Guram (1936-2020)

September 11, 2020September 12, 2020 arb

With great sadness, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission was informed that IA Chanturia Guram from Georgia passed away on 7th September

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Gladenbach, Germany (August 2020) – Report

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 arb Germany

From 27th to 30th August 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Gladenbach, Germany, by the German Chess Federation

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Reports / Results 

82nd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (PHI) – Report

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 arb

The 82nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (PHI) was held from 10th to 12th July 2020. It was organized by

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ARB 

New ARB Website

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 arb

Dear Chess Friends, We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. After several months of

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Announcements 

84th INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (Japan)

August 6, 2020August 19, 2020 arb

The 84th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 05/09/2020 to 13/09/2020 by the Japan Chess

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Lazy, Poland (July 2020) – Report

July 27, 2020August 6, 2020 arb

From 1st to 5th July 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Lazy, Poland, by the Polish Chess Federation

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Reports / Results 

83rd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (UZB) – Report

July 27, 2020August 6, 2020 arb

3rd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACF) was held from 13th to 15th July 2020. It was organized by the

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Reports / Results 

81st Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACF) – Report

July 26, 2020August 6, 2020 arb

81st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACF) was held from 4th to 8th July 2020. It was organized by the

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Reports / Results 

79th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ENG) – Report

July 10, 2020July 28, 2020 arb

The 79th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ENG) was held from 20th to 28th June 2020. It was organized by the

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Reports / Results 

75th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ITA) – Report

July 10, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

75th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ITA) was held from 15th to 20th June 2020. It was organized by the

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Reports / Results 

72nd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (KEN) – Report

July 10, 2020July 29, 2020 arb

The 72nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (KEN) was held from 15th to 19th June 2020. It was organized by the

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Reports / Results 

78th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ESP) – Report

June 30, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

78th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ESP) was held from 17th to 21st June 2020. It was organized by the

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Videos Workshops 

Introducing Fair Play Regulations and Best practices

June 26, 2020August 20, 2020 arb Cross Commission

26 June 3-6 PM CEST – A joint FPL/ARB Webinar. Topics of the seminar:1. Theory: What is cheating and why

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Reports / Results 

76th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (FRA) – Report

June 25, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

76th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (FRA) was held from 26th May to 21st June 2020. It was organized by

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ARB 

Workshop for the Arbiters in online chess in Arabic language

June 19, 2020August 31, 2020 arb

Following the recent webinar from the FIDE Arbiters` Commission about online chess, the Arbiters Commission of Asian Chess Federation organized

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Workshops 

FIDE Workshop on arbiters’ title applications was held

June 19, 2020July 27, 2020 arb

The FIDE Arbiters` Commission wants to thanks everyone who attended the workshop on Thursday, June 18th. It was obviously another

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Announcements 

83rd INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (UZB)

June 19, 2020July 29, 2020 arb

The 83rd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (UZB) is going to be organized from 13/07/2020 to 15/07/2020 by the Uzbekistan

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Videos Workshops 

Workshop will be streamed live on the FIDE youtube channel

June 17, 2020August 20, 2020 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission will host an online workshop for federations on arbiters’ title applications on June 18 [Thursday], 15:00

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Belgrade, Serbia (april/may 2020) – Report

June 15, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 21st April to 10th May 2020 a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Belgrade, Serbia, by the Serbian Chess

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Council 

ARB Report to the 2nd Quarter FIDE Council Meeting 2020

June 15, 2020August 18, 2020 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 2nd Quarter 2020 FIDE Council meeting

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Announcements 

82nd INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (PHI)

June 13, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

The 82nd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 10/07/2020 to 12/07/2020 by the National Chess

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seminar logo
Announcements 

81st INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (Asian Chess Federation)

June 13, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

The 81st Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 04/07/2020 to 08/07/2020 by the Asian Chess

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Videos Workshops 

FIDE and ECU Workshop for arbiters in online chess was held

June 12, 2020August 20, 2020 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission would like to thank everyone who attended the workshop on Wednesday, June 10th. It was obviously

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seminar logo
Reports / Results 

77th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (USA) – Report

June 12, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

77th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was held from 5th to 8th June 2020. It was organized by the US

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Workshops 

Almost all countries participate in the Workshop

June 10, 2020July 27, 2020 arb

There is great interest among chess arbiters to participate in the first Workshop. So far, 491 arbiters from 112 federations

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Announcements 

80th INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (Confederation Chess of America)

June 9, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

The 80th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CCA) is going to be organized from 18/08/2020 to 25/08/2020 by the Confederation

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Workshops 

FIDE Workshop for federations on arbiters’ title applications

June 3, 2020July 27, 2020 arb

The conference will be held in Zoom. To register, simply send an email to secretary.arbiters@fide.com. Prior to the start, the

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Workshops 

FIDE and ECU Workshop for arbiters in online chess

June 3, 2020July 27, 2020 arb

The conference will be held in Zoom. To register, simply send an email to chairman.arbiters@fide.com. Prior to the start, the

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ARB Manual 

FIDE Arbiters’ Commission to collect input for the Arbiters’ Manual

June 3, 2020August 18, 2020 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ manual is a key working tool for chess arbiters worldwide. The Arbiters’ Commission has the ambition to

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Reports / Results 

74th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (European Chess Union) – Report

June 3, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

74th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was held from 3rd to 7th May 2020. It was organized by the European

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Announcements 

79th INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (ENG)

June 1, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

FIDE Arbiters` Seminar which should have been organized in Hull, England (19-21/06/2020) will be organized as the Internet Seminar. The

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Reports / Results 

71st Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CCA) – Report

June 1, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

71st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was held from 17th to 24th March 2020. It was organized by the Confederation

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Announcements 

78th INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (ESP)

May 10, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

The 78th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 17/06/2020 to 21/06/2020 by the Spanish Chess

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Announcements 

77th INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (USA)

May 9, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

The 77th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 05/06/2020 to 08/06/2020 by the US Chess

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Announcements 

76th INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (FRA)

April 28, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

Due to the current situation in France, the week-end on-site at Strasbourg is canceled. FIDE Arbiters` Seminar which should have

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Reports / Results 

73rd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (OMA) – Report

April 27, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

73rd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was held from 16th to 20th April 2020. It was organized by the Oman

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Announcements 

75th INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (ITA)

April 26, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

FIDE Arbiters` Seminar which should have been organized in Forni di Sopra (13-20/06/2020) will be organized as the Internet Seminar.

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Education 

The Education Team set its first goals

April 25, 2020August 10, 2020 arb

The Education Team set its first goals, such as standardizing tests for FA seminars and therefore ensuring the same conditions

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Education 

The Education Team – 1st online meeting

April 20, 2020July 31, 2020 arb

In order to strengthen the FIDE Arbiters` organization and personal competencies of all arbiters, the FIDE Arbiters` Commission formed different

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Announcements 

74th INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (European Chess Union)

April 20, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

The 74th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 03/05/2020 to 07/05/2020 by the European Chess

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seminar logo
Announcements 

FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Hull (England) – June 2020

April 17, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 19/06/2020 to 21/06/2020 in Hull, England, by the English Chess

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Obituaries 

Obituary for ΙΑ Guzman Haensch, Hugo (1950-2020)

April 17, 2020July 31, 2020 arb

We are sorry to inform you that on the night of April 13th our colleague IA Guzman Haensch, Hugo passed

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ARB Manual 

FIDE Arbiters’ Commission releases FIDE Arbiters’ Manual 2020

April 11, 2020August 18, 2020 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to release the edition 2020 of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual. The document includes welcome

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Announcements 

73rd INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (OMA)

April 2, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

The 73rd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 16/04/2020 to 20/04/2020 by the Oman Chess

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Obituaries 

Obituary for ΙΑ Eduardo Mieles Viteri (1954-2020)

April 2, 2020August 19, 2020 arb

It is with the deepest sadness that we learned about the passing of Eduardo Mieles Viteri, who was President of

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ARB 

Statement by the FIDE Council regarding the Chess Olympiad

March 24, 2020July 27, 2020 arb

Dear members of the chess community, As you know, the Chess Olympiad is the most popular FIDE event, attended by

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria (March 2020) – Report

March 20, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 11th to 14th March 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Iwo, Nigeria, by the Nigeria Chess Federation,

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Obituaries 

Obituary for ΙΑ Serafin Chuit (1950-2020)

March 19, 2020August 19, 2020 arb

We are sorry to inform you that our colleague IA Chuit Perez, Serafin passed away after a severe illness. He was

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Announcements 

FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Strasbourg (France) – May/June 2020

March 12, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 26/05/2020 to 21/06/2020 in Strasbourg, France, by the French Chess

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FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Belgrade, Serbia – April/May 2020

March 7, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 21/04/2020 to 10/05/2020 in Belgrade, Serbia, by the Serbia Chess

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Fredericia, Denmark (February 2020) – Report

March 5, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 13th to 16th February 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Fredericia, Denmark, by the Danish Chess Federation,

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Congress 

ARB Report to the 90th FIDE Congress 2020

February 29, 2020August 18, 2020 arb

Dear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 1st Quarter 2020 Executive Board meeting,

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Announcements 

FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Muscat (Oman) – April 2020 – CANCELED

February 28, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 09/04/2020 to 12/04/2020 in Muscat, Oman, by the Oman Chess

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Sao Paulo, Brasil (February 2020) – Report

February 27, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 22nd to 26th February 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Sao Paulo, Brasil, by the Confederação Brasileira

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Djerba, Tunisia (February 2020) – Report

February 26, 2020June 21, 2021 arb

From 17th to 21st February 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Djerba, Tunisia, by the Tunisian Chess Federation,

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Announcements 

FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Iwo, Osun State (Nigeria) – March 2020

February 25, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 11/03/2020 to 14/03/2020 in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria, by the

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Athens, Greece (February 2020) – Report

February 22, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 1st to 15th February 2020 (1, 2, 8, 9 and 15th), a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Athens,

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Lome, Togo (January 2020) – Report

February 22, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 27th to 30th January 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Lome, Togo, by the Togo Chess Federation

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Montevideo, Uruguay (February 2020) – Report

February 22, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 10th to 14th February 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Montevideo, Uruguay, by the Uruguayan Chess Federation,

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Announcements 

72nd INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR (KEN)

February 13, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

The 72nd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 15/06/2020 to 19/06/2020 by the Kenya Chess

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FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Djerba (Tunisia) – February 2020

February 12, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 16/02/2020 to 19/02/2020 in Djerba, Tunisia, by the Tunisian Chess

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FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Forni di Sopra (Italy) – June 2020

February 7, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 13/06/2020 to 20/06/2020 in Forni di Sopra, Italy, by the

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FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Gladenbach (Germany) – August 2020

February 7, 2020August 18, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 27/08/2020 to 30/08/2020 in Gladenbach, Germany, by the Arbiters Commission

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FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Ostfildern (Germany) – June 2020 – CANCELED

February 7, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 11/06/2020 to 14/06/2020 in Ostfildern, Germany, by the Arbiters Commission

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Dublin, Ireland (January 2020) – Report

February 7, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 30th January to 2nd February 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Dublin, Ireland, by the Irish Chess

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Announcements 

71st INTERNET based FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR

February 5, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

The 71st Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 17/03/2020 to 24/03/2020 by the Confederation chess

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Moscow, Russia (January 2020) – Report

February 3, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 26th to 30th January 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Moscow, Russia, by the Chess Federation of

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Title Applications 

FIDE Arbiters` Commission letter to all National Federations. Extended the deadline for submitting applications for 44th Olympiad.

January 28, 2020July 30, 2020 arb

FIDE Arbiters` Commission sent a letter to all National Federations regarding the new activities of the Arbiters Commission in 2020

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Continental Event 

Photo from African Youth Chess Championship 2019

January 28, 2020July 31, 2020 arb

The FIDE Arbiters` Commission continues with publishing photos from the major world and continental chess events. We invite all chief

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FIDE Events 

Photos from the major World and Continental chess events

January 27, 2020July 31, 2020 arb

The FIDE Arbiters` Commission continues with publishing photos from the major world and continental chess events. We invite all chief

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Announcements 

FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Athens (Greece) – February 2020

January 15, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 01/02/2020 to 15/02/2020 in Athens, Greece, by the Kallithea Chess

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Sydney, Australia (January 2020) – Report

January 13, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 4th to 10th January 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Sydney, Australia, by the Australia Chess Federation

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FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Montevideo (Uruguay) – February 2020

January 13, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 10/02/2020 to 14/02/2020 in Montevideo, Uruguay, by the Uruguayan Chess

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Benoni, South Africa (January 2020) – Report

January 13, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 5th to 8th January 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Benoni, South Africa, by the South Africa

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FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Lome (Togo) – January 2020

January 9, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 27/01/2020 to 30/01/2020 in Lome, Togo, by the Togo Chess

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World Event 

Call of interest for arbiters at the 44th Chess Olympiad 2020 – 4 days left

January 6, 2020August 9, 2020 arb 0 Comments

The 44th Chess Olympiad will take place from the 5th to the 18th of August 2020 in Moscow, Russia. The

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Thessaloniki, Greece (December 2019) – Report

January 3, 2020July 24, 2020 arb

From 16th to 22nd December 2019, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Thessaloniki, Greece, by the A.M.O. “O Galaxias”,

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FIDE Events 

FIDE ARB End of the Year recap – Day 7

December 31, 2019August 19, 2020 arb Year End

Our website is a main point of contact to the public, and we reactivated our Facebook page @FIDEARB in the

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Announcements 

FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINAR in Moscow (Russia) – January 2020

December 31, 2019July 24, 2020 arb

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 26/01/2020 to 30/01/2020 in Moscow, Russia, by the Chess Federation

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FIDE Events 

FIDE ARB End of the Year recap – Day 6

December 30, 2019August 10, 2020 arb Year End

As of Dec. 31st 2019, FIDE counts almost 13000 licensed arbiters (9503 National Arbiters, 1844 FIDE Arbiters and 1612 International

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FIDE Events 

FIDE ARB End of the Year recap – Day 5

December 29, 2019August 10, 2020 arb Year End

FIDE relies on collaboration between commissions, federations and affiliated organisations to keep improving in good synergy. In 2019, our commission

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FIDE Events 

FIDE ARB End of the Year recap – Day 4

December 28, 2019August 10, 2020 arb Year End

Quality! For the benefit of chess events and players! How to improve, knowing the huge variety of situations covered by

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Concepcion, Chile (December 2019) – Report

December 27, 2019July 24, 2020 arb

From 9th to 13th December 2019, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Concepcion, Chile, by the Chilean Chess Federation,

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Reports / Results 

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Concepcion, Chile (December 2019) – Report

December 27, 2019July 24, 2020 arb

From 9th to 13th December 2019, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Concepcion, Chile, by the Chilean Chess Federation,

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all-day 141th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online
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The 141th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 30/09/2023 to 03/10/2023 by the National Chess Federation
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all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Manaus... @ Novotel Manaus
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FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Manaus (BRA) @ Novotel Manaus | Manaus | State of Amazonas | Brazil
A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 11/10/2023 to 16/10/2023 in Manaus, by the Brazilian Chess Federation,
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all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Indore... @ Indore, Madhya Pradesh
FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Indore... @ Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 13/10/2023 to 15/10/2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, by the All
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28
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all-day 144th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online
144th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online
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The 144th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 28/10/2023 to 31/10/2023 by the Asian Chess Federation,
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