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Call of Interest for ARB Lecturer Training Programme (LTP) – August 2026

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28th IA Seminar (WOM/ARB) – Report

August 30, 2026 arb

The 88th Internet Based International Arbiter Certification Seminar was held from 15th to 23rd August 2026. It was organized by

Council

Both arbiters’ teams that will officiate at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad and the 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People

Education FIDE Events

27th IA Seminar – Registration is closed – List of Participants!

June 25, 2026 arb

Education FIDE Events

Special Edition of the 28th IA Seminar for WOMEN only – List of Participants! The Registration is closed!

June 18, 2026 arb

Education FIDE Events

New 27th IA Seminar will be organized in August 2026!

June 3, 2026 arb

ARB Awards FIDE Events

2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS – Reminder

April 25, 2026 arb

Education FIDE Events

26th IA Seminar in Batumi (Georgia)!

April 9, 2026 arb

Education FIDE Events

New 25th IA Seminar will be organized in May 2026!

April 5, 2026 arb

ARB FIDE Events World Event

Call of interest for arbiters at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad and 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities

March 6, 2026 arb

ARB Awards FIDE Events

2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS

February 26, 2026 arb

Education FIDE Events

24th IA Seminar is open for registration!

December 19, 2025 arb

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Aug

Fri

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Abu Dh... @ Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Abu Dh... @ Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche

Aug 28 – Aug 31 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 28/08/2026 to 31/08/2026 in Abu Dhabi, by the Abu Dhabi

all-day 234th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

234th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Aug 28 – Aug 31 all-day

The 234th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 28/08/2026 to 31/08/2026 by the Confederation of Chess

Aug

Sun

all-day 235th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

235th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Aug 30 – Sep 6 all-day

The 235th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 30/08/2026 to 06/09/2026 by the French Chess Federation

Sep

Fri

all-day 236th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

236th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Sep 4 – Sep 6 all-day

The 236th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 04/09/2026 to 06/09/2026 by the Asian Chess Federation,

all-day 232nd Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

232nd Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Sep 4 – Sep 6 all-day

The 232nd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 04/09/2026 to 06/09/2026 by the FIDE Commission for

all-day 238th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

238th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Sep 4 all-day

The 238th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 04/09/2026 to 06/09/2026 by the Zambian Chess Federation,

Sep

Fri

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Noida,... @ JAYPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL, G- BLOCK, JAYPEE GREENS, GREATER NOIDA

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Noida,... @ JAYPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL, G- BLOCK, JAYPEE GREENS, GREATER NOIDA

Sep 11 – Sep 13 all-day

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 11/09/2026 to 13/09/2026 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh by the All India

Oct

Fri

all-day 239th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

239th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Oct 9 – Oct 12 all-day

The 239th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 09/10/2026 to 12/10/2026 by the Costa Rica Chess

Oct

Fri

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bengal...

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bengal...

Oct 16 – Oct 18 all-day

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 16/10/2026 to 18/10/2026 in Bengaluru, Karnataka by the All India Chess

all-day 239th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

239th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Oct 16 – Oct 18 all-day

The 239th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 16/10/2026 to 18/10/2026 by the Chess Kenya Federation,

Nov

Mon

all-day 237th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

237th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Nov 9 – Nov 13 all-day

The 137th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 09/11/2026 to 13/11/2026 by the Brazilian Chess Federation,

Nov

Wed

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Chenna...

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Chenna...

Nov 11 – Nov 13 all-day

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 11/11/2026 to 13/11/2026 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu by the All India

Dec

Fri

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Melbou... @ Glen Waverley Secondary College. O’Sullivan Road, Glen Waverley VIC

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Melbou... @ Glen Waverley Secondary College. O’Sullivan Road, Glen Waverley VIC

Dec 18 – Dec 20 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 18/12/2026 to 20/12/2026 in Melbourne, Victoria, by the Chess Victoria

Jan

Fri

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Guwaha...

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Guwaha...

Jan 8 – Jan 10 all-day

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 08/01/2027 to 10/01/2027 in Guwahati, Assam by the All India

Jan

Mon

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Floria... @ Lira Tennis Clube

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Floria... @ Lira Tennis Clube

Jan 11 – Jan 28 all-day

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Florianopolis is going to be organized from 11/01/2027 to 28/01/2027 by the Brazilian Chess Federation,

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