A new launch date for IA Certification Seminars requirements – 1st January 2024
The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that the 1st FIDE Council 2022 has approved the Arbiters’ Commission’s proposal
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that the 1st FIDE Council 2022 has approved the Arbiters’ Commission’s proposal
Read moreThere are some days when you are particularly proud of your team. This Wednesday 18 May 2022 is one of
Read moreFrom 9th to 11th May 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Tashkent, by the Uzbekistan Chess Federation, under
Read moreThe 111th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 8th to 10th April 2022. It was
Read moreDear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was submitted to the 1st FIDE Council meeting 2022 (Abu
Read moreFrom 25th to 27th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Bengaluru, India, by the Indian Chess Federation,
Read moreFrom 14th to 27th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Belgrade, by the Serbian Chess Federation, under
Read moreThe Asian Chess Federation is going to organize a Workshop for arbiters in Arabic from 14/04/2022 to 16/04/2022. Language: Arabic
Read moreFrom 7th to 9th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Monastir – Bouhjar, by the BICA Bouhjar
Read moreThe 109th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Chess South Africa) was held from 4th to 13th March 2022. It was
Read moreFrom 11th to 13th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Kottayam, India, by the Indian Chess Federation,
Read moreFrom 4th to 6th March 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, by the Indian
Read moreThe 110th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Philippines) was held from 25th to 27th February 2022. It was organized by
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to release the lists of Arbiters (Panels) that may be used to make appointments
Read moreFrom 25th February 2022 to 27th February 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Oslo, by the USF Academy
Read moreFrom 25th February 2022 to 27th February 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, by
Read moreFrom 25th February 2022 to 27th February 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Guwahati, India, by the Indian
Read moreFrom 30th December 2021 to 4th January 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Monrovia, Liberia, by the Liberia
Read moreFrom 2nd to 5th February 2022, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Orsha, Belarus, by the Belarussian Chess Federation,
Read moreThe Asian Chess Federation is going to organize a Workshop for updates to FIDE Regulations from 04/03/2022 to 07/03/2022. Language:
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to release the edition 2022 of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual. This new edition includes
Read moreAll India Chess Federation with an aim to produce qualified personnel to handle chess events at every nook and corner
Read moreThe Chess Federation of Sri Lanka Golden Jubilee Celebrations (1972 – 2022) On the occasion of the golden jubilee, the
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission has the pleasure to announce the opening for applications to the 2022 Arbiters’ Awards. The requirements for
Read moreFrom 18th to 29th December 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Bastia, Corsica, France, by the Corsican League
Read moreDear Chess Friends, The call of interest to be selected in World Events is now closed. Thanks to all who
Read moreDear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 4th Quarter 2021 FIDE Council meeting
Read moreDear Chess Friends, As 2022 starts, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission would like to wish you and more particularly the arbiters’
Read moreThe Hungarian chess society has suffered an enormous loss with Gabor’s tragic and unexpected death. He was a real gentleman
Read moreThe 107th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iraqi Chess Federation) was held from 17th to 21st December 2021. It was
Read moreFrom 21th to 23rd December 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Samara, Russia, by the Chess Federation of
Read moreThe 108th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (America Continental Association) was held from 11th to 18th December 2021. It was
Read moreThe 106th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (AsianChess Federation) was held from 3rd to 5th December 2021. It was organized
Read moreA new release of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual will be published soon. In the meantime, you will find below a
Read moreThe 104th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Egyptian Chess Federation – English) was held from 4th to 7th November 2021.
Read moreFrom 14th to 18th November 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Terme Catez, Slovenia, by the European Chess
Read moreThe 103rd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Egyptian Chess Federation – Arabic) was held from 25th to 28th October 2021.
Read moreAll arbiters who wish to officiate in World Events (Chess Olympiad and all the other events of World Level in
Read moreFrom 20th October to 21st November 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Strasbourg, France, by the French Chess
Read moreThe call of interest for Arbiters to be eligible for selection in World Events is open during a full month
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud release a new process for the selection of Arbiters in World Events! Following the
Read moreDear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 3rd FIDE Council online meeting 2021,
Read moreTraining Arbiters worldwide is one of the major missions of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission. While FIDE Arbiter seminars are mostly
Read moreThe Uzbekistan Chess Federation and Zone 3.4 FIDE President are going to organize an Online Workshop from 13/11/2021 to 15/11/2021.
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that the Basic course – Session 18 and the Advanced course – Sessions 8a and
Read moreFrom 27th to 30th August 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Hammamet, Tunisia, by the Tunisia Chess Federation,
Read moreThe 102nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (AsianChess Federation) was held from 20th to 22nd August 2021. It was organized
Read moreThe 101st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Iranian Chess Federation) was held from 28th July to 1st August 2021. It
Read moreThe Asian Chess Federation is going to organize a Workshop for Online Chess Tournaments from 18/10/2021 to 21/10/2021. Language: Arabic
Read moreWe announced it as the initial training programme was concluded in July, the intention of the FIDE ARB is to
Read moreDear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 2nd FIDE Council online meeting 2021,
Read moreFrom 12th to 15th August 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Ostfildern (Germany), by the Arbiters Commission DSB
Read moreFrom 6th to 8th August 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Uppsala, Sweden, by the Uppsala Skolschacksallskap and
Read moreThe 100th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (National Chess Federation of the Philippines) was held from 16th to 18th July
Read moreFrom 25th June to 4th July 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Melbourne, Australia, by the Chess Victoria
Read moreThere we go! We did it !! 18 Basic Course sessions, 8 Advanced Course sessions, hundreds of colleagues trained! A
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that the new Chairperson of the Slovak Arbiters’ Commission is IA Tomas
Read moreAs we close Avanced Session #06, we are reaching the final stretch of our training programme. A last coupe of
Read moreIf you were offered to know the FIDE Handbook by heart or get equipped to solve problems that may arise
Read moreOne hundred and forty-two !!! This is the final number of federations who had at least 1 arbiter actually attending
Read moreThe Asian Chess Federation is going to organize a Workshop for Online Chess Tournaments from 24/6/2021 to 27/6/2021. Language: English
Read moreThis week’s focus was on the Advanced Course with another 60 colleagues onboarded in 2 sessions. As a Chief Arbiter,
Read moreWith great sadness, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission was informed that IA Carol Jarecki from the British Virgin Islands passed away
Read moreChief Arbiters, let’s gooooooo! We’re reaching the last sessions of the Basic Course (a very last one for now is
Read moreFrom 10th to 12th May 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, by the Uzbekistan Chess Federation,
Read moreThe 98th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Portuguese Chess Federation) was held from 15th April to 18th April 2021. It
Read moreStep by step, we’re building the path to the Advanced Course! As we ran 2 more Basic Courses during the
Read moreWith Session 13, the ARB Training Programme crossed 400 cumulated participants! At the end of each session, trainees are invited
Read moreLet’s speak “hybrid” as we publish about the 12th session of the ARB Online/Hybrid training programme! One goal of the
Read moreThis week was definitely a ramp-up in our training programme! Using the time slots which we could now call “standard”,
Read moreThe 97th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (England Chess Federation) was held from 17th April to 25th April 2021. It
Read moreAs we mentioned it when reporting about Session 02, the FIDE ARB is now equipped with a Training Portal to
Read moreFrom 21st to 24th March 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Nabeul, Tunisia, by the Tunisia Chess Federation,
Read moreIn the last 9 days, 4 new groups, representing 110 arbiters were trained on the Basic Course of the FIDE
Read moreFrom 10th to 14th March 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Kyiv, Ukraine, by the Ukrainian Chess Federation,
Read moreWith great sadness, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission was informed that IA Garcia Ramos, Santiago from Mexico passed away on 7th
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that the 1st FIDE Council 2021 has approved the new FIDE Regulations
Read more150! This will be the recorded number of arbiters trained in the Basic Course of the FIDE Online/Hybrid Arbiter Training
Read moreThe 99th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 7th April to 14th April 2021. It
Read moreAs we progress on the deployment of the FIDE Online/Hybrid Arbiter Training Programme, we wish to focus on a dedicated
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to announce that the Arbiters’ Commission of the Confederation of Chess for Americas has
Read moreIn September 2019, our Chairman Laurent Freyd presented the vision of the Commission to the FIDE Presidential Board. It included
Read moreDear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 1st FIDE Council online meeting 2021,
Read moreThe launch of a new programme is always a special moment. We wanted this first session to embody the ambition
Read moreAs one of the main projects of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission for 2021, the Online and Hybrid Arbiter Training Programme
Read moreFollowing our invitation to federations to register 2 of their arbiters to the Arbiter’s Commission programme for online and hybrid
Read moreThe 95th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Israel Chess Federation) was held from 22nd January to 19th March 2021. It
Read more“Dear Member Federations, The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is proud to release a new programme to support the development of arbiters in online
Read moreFrom 24th to 28th February 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Moscow, Russia, by the Chess Federation of
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to release the edition 2021 of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual. This version contains updated
Read moreThe 94th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Bulgarian Chess Federation 1928) was held from 19th to 28th February 2021. It
Read moreThe 96th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Philippines Chess Federation) was held from 15th to 17th January 2021. It was
Read moreThe 5th webinar for FIDE Lecturers was hosted online on 10th February 2021. 9 active FIDE Lecturers attended the session
Read moreThe last 7 days were very prolific for the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission on the way to move forward with 2021!
Read moreAs we announced it during our meeting at the 91st FIDE Congress online, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission organised the first
Read moreAs we shared about it during our meeting at the 91st FIDE Congress online and some colleagues from around the
Read moreThe 92nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) was held from 22nd to 24th December 2020. It was
Read moreThe 93rd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Laos Chess Federation) was held from 11th to 13th December 2020. It was
Read moreThe 91st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (European Chess Union) was held from 7th to 12th December 2020. It was
Read moreDear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 4th Quarter 2020 FIDE Council meeting
Read moreThat may sound a bit odd after almost 2 years in office, but the new ARB Commission had their first
Read moreThe Asian Chess Federation is going to conduct free workshops for Asian FIDE Arbiters. 3 sessions are planned with the
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to relay local initiatives in our new “Continents & Federations” category on the website.
Read more4 webinars for FIDE Lecturers were hosted online between the 17th and the 22nd of November. 55 active FIDE Lecturers
Read moreThe 89th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Colombia) was held from 30th October to 7th November 2020. It was organized
Read moreAs part of the series of webinars hosted by the The Education Team of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission, a first
Read moreThe Education Team of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission has been working on a variety of projects. One of these has
Read moreThe 88th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Wales) was held from 31st October to 8th November 2020. It was organized
Read moreFrom 1st to 5th November 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Samara, Russia, by the Chess Federation of
Read moreThe 90th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Barbados) was held from 26th September to 4th October 2020. It was organized
Read moreWith great sadness, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission was informed that IA Vyron Tsorbatzoglou from Greece passed away on 11th November
Read moreARB and PDC leadership had a fruitful online session on November 3rd! Sonja Johnson (PDS Chair), Carolina Munoz Solis (PDC
Read moreThe 85th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACF) was held from 16th to 20th October 2020. It was organized by
Read moreInternational Arbiter Joan Vila I Segura has passed away on October 26, 2020, aged 92. He started playing competition chess
Read moreThe 87th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (South Africa) was held from 18th to 25th August 2020. It was organized
Read moreThe 86th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACC) was held from 14th to 18th September 2020. It was organized by
Read moreThe 80th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CCA) was held from 18th to 25th August 2020. It was organized by
Read moreThe Arbiters` Commission continues its activities in the field of cross-commission cooperation. On Monday, 6th October 2020, a meeting was
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters` Commission wants to thank everyone who attended the webinar on arbiters` selection in FIDE tournaments on Monday,
Read moreDear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 3rd Quarter 2020 FIDE Council meeting
Read moreSeptember 28th, 2020 @16:00 CEST – FIDE Youtube Channel This 3rd webinar by the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission will focus on
Read moreThe 84th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (JPN) was held from 5th to 13th September 2020. It was organized by
Read moreWith great sadness, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission was informed that IA Chanturia Guram from Georgia passed away on 7th September
Read moreFrom 27th to 30th August 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Gladenbach, Germany, by the German Chess Federation
Read moreThe 82nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (PHI) was held from 10th to 12th July 2020. It was organized by
Read moreDear Chess Friends, We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. After several months of
Read moreThe 84th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 05/09/2020 to 13/09/2020 by the Japan Chess
Read moreFrom 1st to 5th July 2020, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Lazy, Poland, by the Polish Chess Federation
Read more3rd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACF) was held from 13th to 15th July 2020. It was organized by the
Read more81st Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ACF) was held from 4th to 8th July 2020. It was organized by the
Read moreThe 79th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ENG) was held from 20th to 28th June 2020. It was organized by the
Read more75th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ITA) was held from 15th to 20th June 2020. It was organized by the
Read moreThe 72nd Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (KEN) was held from 15th to 19th June 2020. It was organized by the
Read more78th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ESP) was held from 17th to 21st June 2020. It was organized by the
Read more26 June 3-6 PM CEST – A joint FPL/ARB Webinar. Topics of the seminar:1. Theory: What is cheating and why
Read more76th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (FRA) was held from 26th May to 21st June 2020. It was organized by
Read moreFollowing the recent webinar from the FIDE Arbiters` Commission about online chess, the Arbiters Commission of Asian Chess Federation organized
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters` Commission wants to thanks everyone who attended the workshop on Thursday, June 18th. It was obviously another
Read moreThe 83rd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (UZB) is going to be organized from 13/07/2020 to 15/07/2020 by the Uzbekistan
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission will host an online workshop for federations on arbiters’ title applications on June 18 [Thursday], 15:00
Read moreFrom 21st April to 10th May 2020 a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Belgrade, Serbia, by the Serbian Chess
Read moreDear Friends, Please find the report of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission that was approved by the 2nd Quarter 2020 FIDE Council meeting
Read moreThe 82nd Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 10/07/2020 to 12/07/2020 by the National Chess
Read moreThe 81st Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 04/07/2020 to 08/07/2020 by the Asian Chess
Read moreThe FIDE Arbiters’ Commission would like to thank everyone who attended the workshop on Wednesday, June 10th. It was obviously
Read more77th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was held from 5th to 8th June 2020. It was organized by the US
Read moreThere is great interest among chess arbiters to participate in the first Workshop. So far, 491 arbiters from 112 federations
Read moreThe 80th Internet based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CCA) is going to be organized from 18/08/2020 to 25/08/2020 by the Confederation
Read moreThe 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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