It is come to light that many participants awarded with Senior National Arbiter title in the year 2021-22 & 2022-23 are not applied for FIDE National Arbiter License yet. It is intimated that as per the Executive Committee and General Body decision of AICF, the validity of SNA exam result for applying FIDE License is 6 months.
However, as a onetime waiver, all the persons awarded with Senior National Arbiter title in the year 2021-22 & 2022-23 can apply for their FIDE License before 30 April 23 by paying an amount of Rs. 3210/-.
The same can be paid online at https://prs.aicf.in/pay
In case you face difficulty in online mode payment gateway, you can use the mentioned Bank Account of AICF
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
After making necessary payment, please send us the payment receipt along with following details by email to indianchessfed@gmail.com and aicf.acct@gmail.com
1. Name :
2. AICF ID :
3. FIDE ID :
4. DOB :
5. Gender :
6. Email ID :
7. State :
8. The SNA Seminar Undergone :
After this deadline, no request for FIDE NA license will be entertained, if it not in 6 months period from the award of title.
All concerned to note.
Best Wishes
AICF

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