Mingcheng Chess Club, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China 温州市铭程国际象棋俱乐部

19/08/2026

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

Training Arbiters worldwide is one of the major missions of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission. While FIDE Arbiter seminars are mostly organised with the support of Federations or Continental Chess Associations, Lecturers are under the direct responsibility of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission.

The range of learning opportunities on offer has increased in the last two years. In addition to the long established FIDE Arbiter (FA) Seminars we have introduced International Arbiter (IA) Seminars which must be successfully completed by those wishing to become the highest level of arbiter. Soon to be introduced will be Refresher Courses designed to keep all arbiters up to date on recent developments.

Whatever the profiles, differences in seniority, gender, location, etc. the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission wanted to have ALL Lecturers on board, to reach the next level of quality! That’s why we introduced in 2020 the Lecturer Training Programme (LTP). We want our teachers to be well trained, better supported in their mission and connected with each other.

Two Calls of Interest for the Lecturer Training Programme have been organized in the past (2021 and 2024). We are now ready to open a call of interest to our colleagues who wish to contribute in the training of arbiters. This is the first step of the LTP recruitment process.

Call of interest

The call is open to International Arbiters of category A or B. The experience in tournaments is important (and should be reflected by the category), however pedagogical skills and teaching ability are a must to be recruited.

Candidates interested should send their details to the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission: Alex McFarlane (EDU Leader – [email protected]), Ivan Syrovy (Chairman – [email protected]), and Nebojsa Baralic (Secretary – [email protected]), by September 10th 2026 with the following information/documents:

- Identification and contact details
- Arbiter resume, including languages spoken (with level of proficiency) and experience in teaching
- Motivations to get accredited as a lecturer
- Practical contribution: please submit 5 multiple choice questions which you would consider suitable to ask in a FIDE Arbiter Exam.

Note: The best distractors (wrong answers) are answers that a candidate with partial knowledge might choose.”
It is hoped that most who express an interest can be included in the LTP. However, if demand exceeds requirements, criteria used in selection will include the predicted geographical spread required in the near future and the quality of the practical contribution submitted.

The ARB Education Team

https://arbiters.fide.com/news/11188

14/08/2026

The 228th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Guam) was held from 5th to 7th June 2026. It was organized by the Guam Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer was IA Bunawan, B**g (INA), FIDE Lecturer, and the Local Assistant Lecturer was IA Jamie Kenmure (AUS).

The Language of the Seminar was English.

Seventeen (17) arbiters from eleven (11) national chess federation (AUS, BOT, CHN, CZE, IND, JOR, KAZ, KEN, SGP, TUR, VIE) participated in the Seminar, and all of them participated in the examination test, held after the end of the lectures.

https://arbiters.fide.com/news/11160

14/08/2026

FIDE EVE World Championships 2028-2029: Call for bids

FIDE Events Commission announces the Call for Bids for all FIDE World Championships 2028 and 2029 and invites all FIDE member federations to participate in the bidding process.

02/07/2026

If you have ever wanted to find out more about organising a chess event or being a chess arbiter, these seminars are for you. Held in conjunction with the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships, the seminars are led by 4 experienced lecturers who will share their wealth of experience and knowledge with the participants. You can find out more here:https://singaporechess.org.sg/PDF/ARB_EVE_Seminar2026.pdf

08/05/2026

Chinese Chess Championship 2026

Watch every game of the Chinese Chess Championship 2026 | Open updated live, move-by-move.

21/04/2026

📢 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 – 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
📅 24–26 April 2026
📍 Maó, Menorca

An inspiring international gathering where chess, artificial intelligence, and educational innovation come together to shape the future of learning.

🔍 Why attend?
✨ Explore cutting-edge applications of AI in chess
📚 Discover transformative educational methodologies
🤝 Connect with global experts, educators, and EdTech leaders

🎤 Featuring renowned speakers and practitioners from across the world, sharing insights on how chess and AI can enhance learning, cognitive development, and inclusive education.

👥 Who is it for?
Educators, chess trainers, researchers, institutions, EdTech companies, and anyone passionate about innovation in education.

🏛️ Hosted at the historic Museo de Menorca, in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve setting—an ideal environment for learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

👉 For full program, speakers, and registration details, visit:
https://congresodeajedrezmenorca.com/

FIDE - International Chess Federation
Dana Reizniece

14/04/2026

06/03/2026

Important information for each arbiter.

Dear chess friends, dear chess arbiters, As you can see in FIDE Handbook, starting from March 1st is effective the new Regulation - B.06.1 – FIDE Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters. In this article you can see explanation of changes we proposed to FIDE Council for approval and that were accept...

16/02/2026

11/02/2026

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, under the auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer will be IA/IO Pahlevanzadeh, Mehrdad (IRI), FIDE Lecturer, and Local Assistant Lecturer will be IA Pagaran, Michael