AICF Announces Senior National Arbiter Seminar and Exam in Kota

The All India Chess Federation (AICF), through the Rajasthan Chess Association (RCA), will organise the Senior National Arbiter (SNA) Seminar and Examination on 28 and 29 November 2026 at Delhi Public School, Sector – A, Shrinath Puram, Kota, Rajasthan 324005.

Eligibility and Registration

Every affiliated state association may recommend candidates who are at least 17 years of age, possess adequate knowledge of chess, and demonstrate a genuine interest in arbiter ship. The seminar is capped at a maximum of 40 to 50 participants per batch.

Interested individuals must approach their respective State Associations to obtain the official registration link. The deadline to complete registration is 18 November 2026. Only registration links circulated through State Associations via email will be considered valid. The seminar and examination fee is ₹4,000/-, payable only after receiving AICF participation confirmation by email.

Selection and Refunds

Following the close of registrations, a consolidated list will be forwarded to the concerned State Associations for verification to confirm that each registration link was officially issued. Selected candidates will be notified via email after the registration deadline, and fees of unsuccessful applicants will be refunded at the earliest.

The AICF will refund fees in cases of non-selection or if the seminar is postponed or cancelled due to force majeure. There is no provision for revaluation or receipt of answer scripts.

Preparation Guidelines

The Arbiters’ Manual will be provided at the venue, and both the seminar and the examination will be conducted in English. Candidates are encouraged to download the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual 2025 and review the following topics in advance:

• Laws of Chess
• Tiebreak Regulations
• Rating Regulations
• Swiss Pairing Rules
• Arbiter Regulations
• Anti-Cheating Regulations
• Standards of Chess Equipment
• Competition Rules
• Basic Title Regulations

Travel and Venue

Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and are advised to book travel only after receiving formal confirmation of selection, which includes both fee payment and State Association approval.

For local assistance, candidates may contact Mukesh Mandloi (FIDE ID 5014182) at 9829151259.

Source

This report is based on information published by All India Chess Federation (AICF).

Official source: https://aicf.in/senior-national-arbiter-sna-seminar-exam-on-november-28-29-2026-at-delhi-public-school-sector-a-shrinath-puram-kota-rajasthan-324005/