From 24 to 28 January 2017 the 49th Internet based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar was held, organized by the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission and under the auspices of FIDE.

The lecturer was IA Ashot Vardapetyan (ARM), FIDE Rules Commission Chairman and FIDE Lecturer and the Technical Organizer was IA Mihail Prevenios (GRE), FIDE Lecturer.

The Lectures were in Russian language.

Ten (10) Arbiters from six (6) federations (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Canada, Armenia and Latvia) attended the seminar on Internet and participated in the examination test held after the lectures.

The following succeeded in the test and will be awarded a norm for the title of FIDE Arbiter, after the approval of the next FIDE Congress:

IA Takis Nikolopoulos
Chairman
FIDE Arbiters’ Commission

A FIDE Arbiters' Seminar is going to be organized from 3 to 5 March 2017 in Manila, Philippines, by the Eugene Torre Chess Foundation, in cooperation with the National Chess Federation of Philippines (NCFP) and with the Asian Chess Federation and under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer will be IA Casto Abundo (PHI), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA Patrick Lee (PHI).

The language of the Seminar will be English.

The Seminar will give norms for the FIDE Arbiter title according to the Regulations for the titles of the Arbiters.

For more detailed information:
IA Casto Abundo, e-mail: casto.abundo@gmail.com
IA Patrick Lee, tel.: 09955421266

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IA Takis Nikolopoulos
Chairman
FIDE Arbiters’ Commission

From 24 to 28 January 2017 the 49th Internet based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar was held, organized by the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission and under the auspices of FIDE.

The lecturer was IA Ashot Vardapetyan (ARM), FIDE Rules Commission Chairman and FIDE Lecturer and the Technical Organizer was IA Mihail Prevenios (GRE), FIDE Lecturer.

The Lectures were in Russian language.

Ten (10) Arbiters from six (6) federations (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Canada, Armenia and Latvia) attended the seminar on Internet and participated in the examination test held after the lectures.

The following succeeded in the test and will be awarded a norm for the title of FIDE Arbiter, after the approval of the next FIDE Congress:

IA Takis Nikolopoulos
Chairman
FIDE Arbiters’ Commission

1. Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers on an international basis. This FIDE Trainers’ Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG). The seminar is co-organised by the FIDE, the European Chess Union (ECU), the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG), the German Chess Federation (BCF), the Berlin FIDE Trainer Academy (FTA) and the ChessBase GmbH.

2. Dates: March 3rd to 5th, 2017.

3. Location: Internet - Playchess.com.

Regulations

Registration Form

1. Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers on an international basis. This FIDE Trainers’ Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG). The seminar is co-organised by the FIDE, the European Chess Union (ECU), the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG), The Belgian Chess Federation (BCF) and the Belgian Youth Chess Championships Organisers (BYCCO).

2. Dates: April 5th to 7th, 2017.

3. Location: Hotel Floreal, Koning Albert-Ilaan 59, B-8370 Blankenberge, Belgium.

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From 1 to 5 February 2017 a FIDE Arbiters' Seminar was organized in Moscow, Russia, by the Russian Chess Federation and under the auspices of FIDE.

The lecturer was IA Alexander Tkachev (RUS), Member of the FIDE Arbiters’ Commission and FIDE Lecturer.

Nineteen (19) National Arbiters from Russia and Moldova participated in the Seminar and seven (7) of them participated in the examination test held after the lectures. The following succeeded in the test and they will be awarded a FA Norm, after the approval of the next FIDE Presidential Board:

IA Takis Nikolopoulos
Chairman
FIDE Arbiters’ Commission

1. Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers on an international basis. This FIDE Trainers’ Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG). The seminar is co-organized by the FIDE, the European Chess Union (ECU), the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG) and the Austrian Chess Federation (ACF).

2. Dates: June 8th to 11th, 2017.

3. Location: Hotel Servus Europa, Zollstr. 4, 5071, Walserberg, Austria.

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A FIDE Arbiters' Seminar is going to be organized from 25 to 29 March 2017 in Dubai, UAE, by the UAE Chess Federation, in cooperation with the UAE Leaders Qualification Center and under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturers will be IA Mahdi Abdulrahim, FIDE Arbiters’ Commission Councilor and FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA Mohamed Abdulla (SOM).

The language of the Seminar will be Arabic. The Seminar will give FIDE Arbiter norms, according to the Regulations for the titles of the Arbiters.

For more detailed information:
IA/IO Mahdi Abdulrahim, e-mail: dubaiman2011@gmail.com
Phone: +971504556453
Saud Mohamed, e-mail: uaechess@hotmail.com
Phone: +97150177322

APPLICATION FORM


IA Takis Nikolopoulos
Chairman
FIDE Arbiters’ Commission

The Arab Chess Federation is going to organize an Internet based FIDE Arbiters' Seminar, from 8 to 12 May 2017, under the auspices of FIDE.

The Lecturer will be IA Mahdi Abdulrahim (UAE), FIDE Arbiters’ Commission Councilor and FIDE Lecturer and the Assistant Lecturer will be IA Mohammed El Husseiny (EGY).

The Technical Organizer will be IA Mihail Prevenios (GRE).

The lectures will be in Arabic language.

The Seminar will give FIDE Arbiter norms and titles, according to the Regulations for the titles of the Arbiters.

For more detailed information please contact:
IA Mahdi Abdulrahim, e-mail: dubaiman2011@gmail.com
Phone: +971 504556453
IA Mohammed El Husseiny, e-mail: mhusseiny@dubaichess.ae
Phone: +971 504538844

The seminar fees must be transfer to the address below:

APPLICATION FORM


IA Takis Nikolopoulos
Chairman
FIDE Arbiters’ Commission

In London, at the age of 61 died after long battle with the cancer GM Anatoly Machulsky. He was prominent Ukrainian-Russian businessman, who was great chess Maecenas. He sponsored few strong International Seniors tournaments in USA and England and many chess books. He was born in one the Ukrainian Chess centers of Kharkov and was a Ukrainian and Soviet Juniors Champion few times. He was an educated chess trainer. All his friends–grandmasters are mourning his depart.

Asmara, Eritrea, by the Eritrean Chess Federation, in cooperation with the African Chess Confederation and under the auspices of FIDE.

The venue of the Seminar will be the Asmara Palace Hotel, in Asmara.

The Lecturer will be IA Hassan Khaled (EGY), Member of the FIDE Arbiters' Commission and FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer will be IA Stephen Kisuze (UGA).

The language of the Seminar will be English.

The Seminar will give norms and titles of the FIDE Arbiter, according to the regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

For more detailed information:
Kibrom Weldegebriel
e-mail: kibrom1ch@gmail.com
Tel.: +2917147610

Application Form

IA Takis Nikolopoulos
Chairman
FIDE Arbiters’ Commission

From 18 to 20 February 2017 a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Toronto, Canada, by the Chess Federation of Canada and under the auspices of FIDE.

The lecturer as IA Hal Bond (CAN), FIDE Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer was IA Aris Marghetis (CAN).

The venue of the Seminar was the Hart House of the Toronto University.

The lectures were in English language.

Eight (8) people from Canada participated in the Seminar and all of them participated in the examination test, held after the end of the lectures.

The following succeeded in the test and they will be awarded a norm or the FIDE Arbiter title, after the approval of the next FIDE Congress:

IA Takis Nikolopoulos
Chairman
FIDE Arbiters’ Commission

America’s Most Talented Juniors Challenge the World to a Chess Match

Five prominent chess organizations are partnering to bring the Match of the Millennials to Saint Louis

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL), in cooperation with the Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF), U.S. Chess Federation, World Chess Federation (FIDE) and FIDE Trainers’ Commission are proud to announce the Match of the Millennials. Hosted at the CCSCSL from July 26th through the 29th, eight American players will face some of the best juniors from around the world.

“The Match of the Millennials will be the first event for which these five organizations have partnered,” said CCSCSL Executive Director Tony Rich. “I am excited that our collaboration will bring a new major event to the 2017 calendar.”

Teams will be selected and announced on July 15th and will consist of four players under 17, two boys under 14 and two girls under 14 years old. The four players under 17 years old will face each member of the opposing team in two game matches, while the under 14 players will similarly play 2-game matches against their two corresponding opponents.

“An extra-ordinary opportunity for the best juniors U.17 & U.14, both Americans and World, to test their skills and fighting spirit in a prestigious event,” said GM Efstratios Grivas, Secretary of the FIDE Trainers' Commission and head of the World Delegation. “The organizers are extremely experienced and I feel that this would be a great event; something that should constantly be held.”

In addition to the bragging rights, teams will be vying for top honors and the $30,000 prize fund. The winning team will receive $20,000, while the runner-up will receive $10,000. Prizes will be split evenly should the match end in a tie. The prize fund is sponsored by the Saint Louis Chess Club, whose impact over the last 10 years has transformed American chess.

REGULATIONS

About The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis
The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the Club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures.

Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit www.saintlouischessclub.org.

About the U.S. Chess Federation
The US Chess Federation (US Chess) is the official governing body and not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization for chess players and chess supporters in the United States. Our mission is to empower people through chess one move at a time. Our vision is to enrich the lives of all persons and communities through increasing the play, study, and appreciation of the game of chess. For more information, visit www.uschess.org.

About the Kasparov Chess Foundation
Founded by World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, KCF’s mission is to bring the many educational benefits of chess to children worldwide by providing a complete chess curriculum and enrichment programs. The Foundation promotes the study of chess as a cognitive learning tool in curricular classes and after-school programs for elementary, middle and high schools, both in the public and private school sectors. The not-for-profit Foundation also organizes regional, national, and worldwide tournaments, programs for talented students, and promotional chess events. For more information, visit www.kasparovchessfoundation.org.

About the World Chess Federation
Founded in Paris on 20 July 1924, the World Chess Federation (Federation Internationale des Echecs, known as FIDE from its French acronym) was recognized by the International Olympic Committee as an International Sports Federation in 1999. With 188 member federations, FIDE is among the biggest sports organizations in the world, very proud of over forty official championships for youngsters, men, women and seniors. For more information, visit www.fide.com.

About the FIDE Trainers’ Commission
The FIDE Trainers’ Commission is responsible for testing and licensing of chess trainers worldwide. For more information, visit trainers.fide.com.

By today a number of trainers-to-be certified have been registered to the coming FIDE-TRG-ChessBase Internet Seminar (3-5.03.2017). They are coming from all over the world: Argentina, China, England, Germany, Hungary, India, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Romania, Russia and United States of America. FIDE-TRG and ChessBase has gathered to offer top quality and connect the chess world! There are still a few empty spots available.

1. Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers on an international basis. This FIDE Trainers’ Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG). The seminar is co-organised by the FIDE, the European Chess Union (ECU), the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG), the German Chess Federation (BCF), the Berlin FIDE Trainer Academy (FTA) and the ChessBase GmbH.

2. Dates: March 3rd to 5th, 2017.

3. Location: Internet - Playchess.com.

Regulations

Registration Form

By today a number of trainers-to-be certified have been registered to the coming FIDE-TRG-ChessBase Internet Seminar (3-5.03.2017). They are coming from all over the world: Argentina, China, England, Germany, Hungary, India, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Romania, Russia and United States of America. FIDE-TRG and ChessBase has gathered to offer top quality and connect the chess world! There are still a few empty spots available.

1. Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers on an international basis. This FIDE Trainers’ Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG). The seminar is co-organised by the FIDE, the European Chess Union (ECU), the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG), the German Chess Federation (BCF), the Berlin FIDE Trainer Academy (FTA) and the ChessBase GmbH.

2. Dates: March 3rd to 5th, 2017.

3. Location: Internet - Playchess.com.

Regulations

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International Methodical Conference "Chess in School"

18 – 21 May, 2017, Warsaw, Poland

Conference Hall at Ośrodek Sportu i Rekreacji Śródmieście, 7 Polna Street

19 May 2017
9:00 – 14:00 – Methodical Conference for the teachers of the project "Education through Chess in School"
15:30 – 19:00 – Warsaw tour

20 May 2017
International Methodical Conference
9:00 – 12:00 – lectures – simultaneous translation
12:00 – 13:00 – coffee break, refreshments
13:00 – 16:00 – lectures, discussions
16:00 – end of the conference
18:00 – dinner

Registration deadline: 30th April 2017 - e-mail: warsawconference@pzszach.pl
Registration fee: 50 Euro/person

Schedule for the speakers:
Lecture summary submission - 28th February 2017, Organizer’s decision will be announced till 7th March 2017. Complete lecture submission - 31st March 2017, e-mail: chessconference@pzszach.pl
The program of the conference will be published on the beginning of April 2017.
Please note, the Organizer will cover the costs of accommodation of the authors of approved articles. The Organizer does not take any responsibility for travel costs.

Accommodation: Hotel OSiR, 7 Polna Str., Warsaw

Prices:
Single room – 45 Euro/night/person with breakfast
Double room – 30 Euro/night/person with breakfast
Triple room – 25 Euro/night/person with breakfast
Swimming pool for the hotel guests is free of charge. Payment for the hotel after written acceptance. Rule: first claimed first served.
Parking: 7 Euro/day

Bookings: warsawconference@pzszach.pl, Anna Harazińska – a.harazinska@pzszach.pl, phone: +48 22 428 23 76.

Payment Account:
Polski Związek Szachowy, Aleje Jerozolimskie 49, 00-697 Warszawa,
Account number: PL27 1060 0076 0000 3300 0077 9274 (EUR); Bank: Alior Bank, address: Aleje Jerozolimskie 27, 00-508 Warsaw, SWIFT (BIC) kod: ALBPPLPW 

Conference website

1. Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers on an international basis. This FIDE Trainers’ Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG). The seminar is co-organised by the FIDE, the Asian Chess Federation (ACF), the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG), the National Chess Federation of Philippines (NCFP) and the Eugene Torre Chess Foundation (TCF).

2. Dates: June 3rd to 4th, 2017.  

3. Location: TCF, Manila, Philippines.

REGULATIONS

REGISTRATION FORM

The first ever FIDE Trainers’ seminar was held online, 03-05.03.2017. The seminar was co-organised by the FIDE, the European Chess Union (ECU), the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG), the German Chess Federation (BCF), the Berlin FIDE Trainer Academy (FTA) and the ChessBase GmbH.

The main purpose was to educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers all over the world, on an international basis. By today TRG has conducted 231 live seminars all over the world and certified 5.064 Trainers.

Now it was time for the first internet seminar, in which 29 trainers attended! These trainers represented 22 federations, as follows: Argentina, Azerbaijan (2), China (2), Cuba, Denmark, England, Germany (3), Hungary (3), India (2), Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Peru, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Turkey and United States of America (2).

The seminar run in www.playchess.com and YouTube, by the list of Lecturers presented on the first page and trainers’ titles were distributed as follows. Download the Report & Results.