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213th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (WOM/NOR) – Report

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2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS

ARB Awards FIDE Events

2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS

February 26, 2026 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission has the pleasure to announce the opening for applications to the 2026 Arbiters’ Awards. The requirements for

216th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

Reports / Results

216th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Asian Chess Federation) – Report

February 8, 2026 arb

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Puducherry (India) – Report

Reports / Results

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Puducherry (India) – Report

February 8, 2026 arb

23rd and 24th IA Seminar are ready to go!! List of participants!

23rd and 24th IA Seminar are ready to go!! List of participants!

February 7, 2026 arb

213th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (WOM/NOR) – Report

Reports / Results

213th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (WOM/NOR) – Report

January 28, 2026 arb

Strengthening chess integrity: Joint meeting of FIDE Commissions

Strengthening chess integrity: Joint meeting of FIDE Commissions

January 27, 2026 arb

215th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CRC) – Report

Reports / Results

215th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CRC) – Report

January 21, 2026 arb

214th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (COL) – Report

Reports / Results

214th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (COL) – Report

January 19, 2026 arb

22nd IA Seminar – Report

22nd IA Seminar – Report

January 18, 2026 arb

List of Active Lecturers

Reports / Results

List of Active Lecturers

January 18, 2026 arb

FIDE Events & ARB Programmes

2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS

ARB Awards FIDE Events

2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS

February 26, 2026 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission has the pleasure to announce the opening for applications to the 2026 Arbiters’ Awards. The requirements for

24th IA Seminar is open for registration!

Education FIDE Events

24th IA Seminar is open for registration!

December 19, 2025 arb

22nd and 23rd IA Seminars are open for registration!

Education FIDE Events

22nd and 23rd IA Seminars are open for registration!

November 18, 2025 arb

Panels of Arbiters for FIDE Events 2026-2027

FIDE Events World Event

Panels of Arbiters for FIDE Events 2026-2027

November 10, 2025 arb

New 21st IA Seminar will be organized in November/December 2025!

Education FIDE Events

New 21st IA Seminar will be organized in November/December 2025!

October 23, 2025 arb

20th IA Seminar is open for registration!

Education FIDE Events

20th IA Seminar is open for registration!

October 18, 2025 arb

Call of Interest for Panels of Arbiters and World Events 2026-2027

ARB FIDE Events World Event

Call of Interest for Panels of Arbiters and World Events 2026-2027

August 28, 2025 arb

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

Education FIDE Events

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

June 25, 2025 arb

Special Edition of the IA Seminar for WOMEN only! 18th IA Seminars are open for registration!

Education FIDE Events

Special Edition of the IA Seminar for WOMEN only! 18th IA Seminars are open for registration!

June 3, 2025 arb

16th IA Seminars – registration is in progress!

Education FIDE Events

16th IA Seminars – registration is in progress!

May 7, 2025 arb

On the ARB's Calendar

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Pune, ... @ Royal Connaught Boat Club

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Pune, ... @ Royal Connaught Boat Club

Feb 28 – Mar 2 all-day

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 28/02/2026 to 01/03/2026 in Pune, Maharashtra by the All India

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Tashke... @ International Chess Academy

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Tashke... @ International Chess Academy

Mar 2 – Mar 4 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 02/03/2026 to 04/03/2026 in Tashkent, by the Uzbekistan Chess Federation,

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Tashke... @ International Chess Academy

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Tashke... @ International Chess Academy

Mar 5 – Mar 7 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 05/03/2026 to 07/03/2026 in Tashkent, by the Uzbekistan Chess Federation,

all-day 217th Internet Based FIDE Arbite...

217th Internet Based FIDE Arbite...

Mar 6 – Mar 8 all-day

The 217th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 06/03/2026 to 08/03/2026 by the Asian Chess Federation,

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Thooth... @ Kamaraj College

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Thooth... @ Kamaraj College

Mar 7 – Mar 9 all-day

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 07/03/2026 to 09/03/2026 in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu by the All

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bukhar... @ International Chess Academy

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bukhar... @ International Chess Academy

Mar 9 – Mar 11 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 09/03/2026 to 11/03/2026 in Tashkent, by the Uzbekistan Chess Federation,

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bukhar... @ International Chess Academy

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Bukhar... @ International Chess Academy

Mar 12 – Mar 14 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 12/03/2026 to 14/03/2026 in Tashkent, by the Uzbekistan Chess Federation,

all-day 221st Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

221st Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

Mar 20 – Mar 22 all-day

The 221st Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 20/03/2026 to 22/03/2026 by the Gift of Chess

7:29 pm 218th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

218th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

Mar 20 @ 7:29 pm – Mar 29 @ 8:29 pm

The 218th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 20/03/2026 to 28/03/2026 by the Chess South Africa, under

all-day 220th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

220th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

Mar 26 – Mar 29 all-day

The 220th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 26/03/2026 to 29/03/2026 by the Italian Chess Federation,

all-day 222nd Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

222nd Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

Mar 27 – Mar 29 all-day

The 222nd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 27/03/2026 to 29/03/2026 by the FIDE Commission for

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Casabl... @ TBA

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Casabl... @ TBA

Mar 27 – Mar 29 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 27/03/2026 to 29/03/2026 in Casablanca, by the Royal Morocco Chess

all-day 219th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

219th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ online

Apr 3 – Apr 6 all-day

The 219th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026 by the English Chess Federation,

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Missis... @ Erindale United Church

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Missis... @ Erindale United Church

Apr 10 – Apr 12 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 10/04/2026 to 12/04/2026 in Mississauga, by the Chess Federation of

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Cape T... @ Bellville Velodrome

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Cape T... @ Bellville Velodrome

Apr 25 – Apr 29 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 25/04/2026 to 28/04/2026 in Cape Town, by the Chess South

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Batumi... @ Hotel Bellagio Convention center

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Batumi... @ Hotel Bellagio Convention center

Jun 17 – Jun 21 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 17/06/2026 to 21/06/2026 in Batumi, by the Georgian Chess Federation,

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