Fide Arbiter Seminar in Pune 28 Feb -02 March 2026 & Thoothukudi 07-09 March 2026

All India Chess Federation is pleased to announced 2 FIDE Arbiter Seminars as per the appended schedule below:

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 18 February 2026 for both Pune & Thoothukudi subject to seat availability. Please note seats (20) are limited only.

Registration & Fees:

• Interested candidates can approach their State Association to obtain the registration link.
• Once you receive the registration link from your State Association, kindly complete the form before 18 January 2026.
• Please note: Only registration links received through your State Association (via email) will be considered valid.
• The recommended and approved final shortlisted participants will be informed on mail with payment link .
• Seminar Fee: ₹5,000/- (includes FIDE fee),Please do not pay it earlier without getting AICF participation confirmation on mail .

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.
• Refund Policy for Non-Selection and Unforeseen Circumstances
• The responsibility of AICF is limited to refunding the fee paid in cases of non-selection, or in the event of postponement/cancellation of the seminar due to a force majeure situation.

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.