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National Arbiter (NA) Seminar and Exam

National Arbiter (NA) Seminar and Exam

November 12, 2026 arb

On December 4, the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission will organize an online seminar and examination in Russian for arbiters seeking to

245th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ZAM) – Report

Reports / Results

245th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (ZAM) – Report

November 12, 2026 arb

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Mysore, Karnataka (India) – Report

Reports / Results

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Mysore, Karnataka (India) – Report

November 7, 2026 arb

238th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (KEN) – Report

Reports / Results

238th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (KEN) – Report

November 7, 2026 arb

Lecturer Training Programme 2026 (LTP)

Lecturer Training Programme 2026 (LTP)

October 30, 2026 arb

239th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CRC) – Report

Reports / Results

239th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (CRC) – Report

October 21, 2026 arb

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Jammu (IND) – Report

Reports / Results

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Jammu (IND) – Report

October 20, 2026 arb

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Samarkand #2 – Sept 2026 (UZB) – Report

Reports / Results

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Samarkand #2 – Sept 2026 (UZB) – Report

October 17, 2026 arb

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Samarkand #1 – Sept 2026 (UZB) – Report

Reports / Results

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Samarkand #1 – Sept 2026 (UZB) – Report

October 17, 2026 arb

240th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (RSA) – Report

Reports / Results

240th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (RSA) – Report

October 12, 2026 arb

FIDE Events & ARB Programmes

FIDE Arbiters’ Commission releases a new edition of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual 2026

ARB Manual FIDE Events

FIDE Arbiters’ Commission releases a new edition of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual 2026

September 22, 2026 arb

The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission is pleased to release the edition 2026 of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual. The FIDE Interim President,

List of arbiters for both Olympiads in Samarkand 2026

ARB FIDE Events Uncategorized World Event

List of arbiters for both Olympiads in Samarkand 2026

August 12, 2026 arb

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

Education FIDE Events

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

June 25, 2026 arb

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

Education FIDE Events

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

June 18, 2026 arb

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

Education FIDE Events

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

June 3, 2026 arb

2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS – Reminder

ARB Awards FIDE Events

2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS – Reminder

April 25, 2026 arb

26th IA Seminar in Batumi (Georgia)!

Education FIDE Events

26th IA Seminar in Batumi (Georgia)!

April 9, 2026 arb

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

Education FIDE Events

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

April 5, 2026 arb

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

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

2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS

ARB Awards FIDE Events

2026 ARBITERS’ AWARDS

February 26, 2026 arb

On the ARB's Calendar

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,

all-day 241st Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

241st Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Nov 10 – Nov 14 all-day

The 241st Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 10/11/2026 to 14/11/2026 by the Yemen Chess Federation

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

all-day 242nd Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

242nd Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Nov 13 – Nov 15 all-day

The 242nd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 13/11/2026 to 15/11/2026 by the Asian Chess Federation,

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Abu Dh... @ Sheraton Hotel

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Abu Dh... @ Sheraton Hotel

Nov 13 – Nov 16 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 13/11/2026 to 16/11/2026 in Abu Dhabi, by the Abu Dhabi

all-day 243rd Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

243rd Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Nov 19 – Nov 22 all-day

The 243rd Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 19/11/2026 to 22/11/2026 by the Confederation of Chess

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

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Haryan...

Nov 27 – Nov 29 all-day

The FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 27/11/2026 to 29/11/2026 in Haryana by the All India Chess

all-day 244th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

244th Internet Based FIDE Arbite... @ on-line

Dec 16 – Dec 20 all-day

The 244th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organized from 16/12/2026 to 20/12/2026 by the Asian Chess Federation,

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

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

all-day FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Hammam... @ Hotel Vincci Saphir Palace

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar in Hammam... @ Hotel Vincci Saphir Palace

Jan 9 – Jan 13 all-day

A FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar is going to be organised from 09/01/2027 to 13/01/2027 in Hammamet, by the Tunisian Chess Federation

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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