All India Chess Federation is pleased to announced the 8 FIDE Arbiter Seminars as per the appended schedule below:
| Sl No | Venue` | Date |
| 1 | Bhubaneshwar ,Odisha | 16-18 August 2025 |
| 2 | Karaikudi ,Tamil Nadu Venue : Chettinad Public School,Managiri, Karaikudi Pin : 630327,Sivagangai District Contact person : Mr. M. Kannan, Secretary Cell : 7305058866 | 22-24 August 2025 |
| 3 | Madgaon ,Goa | 19-21 September 2025 |
| 4 | Guntur ,Andhra Pradesh | 26-28 September 2025 |
| 5 | Kolkata ,West Bengal | 21-23 November 2025 (New Date) |
| 6 | Hyderabad , Telangana Venue : Yogahall ,Lalbhadur Stadium,Basheerbagh,Hyderabad-500001 | 23-25 December 2025 |
| 7 | Guwahati ,Assam | 28-30 December 2025 |
| 8 | Puducherry HOTEL VIJAYENTRA NO 108 , KAMARAJ SALAI ,(Near Balaji theatre) PONDICHERRY -605011 | 23-25 January 2026 |
To confirm your spot, follow these steps:
1. Submit your name to your respective state chess association.
2. Ensure your state association recommends you before making the payment.
Important Details:
Eligibility:
Interested Senior National Arbiters holding NA License are eligible to undergo the subject seminar .Only names received through state associations with their recommendation will be considered.
Registration: Approved candidates can register by filling out the Google Form on or before July 31, 2025 for Bhubaneshwar and for other centers: 20 days prior to the seminar starting date or subject to seat availability. Please note seats (20) are limited only.
- Seminar Fee: ₹5,000/- (includes FIDE fee),
Please fill out the Google Form only after making the payment and mention the order ID.
Google Form : https://forms.gle/812aQY1aipGZMHKE9
Payment Details:
1.Online : https://aicf.in/other-payments/.
2. Bank Deposit :Account Name: ALL INDIA CHESS FEDERATION
Account No: 432422331
Bank Name: INDIAN BANK
Branch Name: New Delhi Main Branch, G 41 Connaught Place, New Delhi
IFS Code: IDIB000N022
Selection and Refund:
- Selected candidates will be intimated by email after the registration deadline.
- Payments of non-selected candidates will be refunded at the earliest.
Arrangements:
- Participants are responsible for their own stay and travel arrangements, which should be made only after confirmation of selection, including recommendation from their state association.

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