All India Chess Federation is pleased to announced 2 FIDE Arbiter Seminars as per the appended schedule below:
| Sl No | Venue` | Date |
| 1 | Royal Connaught Boat Club ,Pune, Maharashtra | 28 Feb -02 March 2026 |
| 2 | Kamaraj College, Thoothukudi ,Tamil Nadu | 07-09 March 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 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 .
- Last date of Gform submission is 18 February 2026
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.

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