AICF ARBITER REFRESHER COURSE 2026-2027

All India Chess Federation is going to organize two days Online Arbiter Refresher Course for all IA’s

International Arbiters desirous to undergo the subject Refresher Course are required to fill out the below Google Form before 5 pm 25^th  January 2026.

Batch 1 February 02 & 03

Batch 2 February 04 & 05

Batch 3 February 06 & 07

Batch 4 February 09 & 10

through Zoom (4-hour session on each day from 6 pm to 10 pm).

Refresher course for FA

Batch 1 February 13 & 14           

Batch 2 February 16 & 17

Batch 3 February 18 & 19

FIDE Arbiters desirous to undergo the subject Refresher Course are required to fill out the below Google Form before 5 pm on 02^th February 2026.

Refresher course for SNA

Batch 1 February 23 & 24

Batch 2 February 25 & 26

Batch 3 February 27 & 28

Batch 4  March 05 & 06     

SNA Arbiters desirous to undergo the subject Refresher Course are required to fill out the below Google Form before 5 pm on 08^th February 2026.

Undergoing Refresher Course is mandatory for all Arbiters to become eligible to officiate in FIDE Rated events with effect from 01 April 2026. 

Gform:https://forms.gle/u9ZaKG9cTUyRHgXj6

The following topics will be covered during the Refresher Course 

1.       General Administration, AICF Regulations, and Fair-play

2.       Handling Swiss Manager (Advance Level), Chess Results FAQ

3.       Changes in Rating regulations, Tiebreak Regulations, and Title Regulations.

4.       Arbiter Title applications, general guidelines, requirements, and Case Studies

All the Arbiters are requested to submit their doubts regarding any above topics (if any) while filling out the Google Form so that lecturers can address the same during class.  

There will be a fee of Rs. 500/- to undergo the Refresher Course and the same can be paid online https://aicf.in/other-payments/. Please fill the Google Form only after making the payment as you need to mention the Order ID.

Important: Registration for Arbiter Refresher Course

To confirm your spot in the upcoming Arbiter Refresher Course, please follow these steps:

1. Submit your name to your respective state chess association.

2. Ensure your state association recommends before making the payment 

Only names received through state associations with their recommendation will be considered for the refresher course. 

No application will be entertained after the deadline.  

All ‘A’ Classified International Arbiters are exempted from undergoing the Refresher Course. However, there will be a common discussion session with all the ‘A’ category Arbiters with respect to changes in various fide regulations.