SNA seminar and Exam in Bhubaneswar , Odisha  on 17 & 18 January 2026

On behalf of All India Chess Federation , All Orissa Chess Association  is organizing Senior National Arbiter Seminar & exam at SOA Campus-2, Bhubaneswar,Odisha.

Eligibility:
Eligibility: Every affiliated state association can recommend individuals with adequate knowledge of chess, a genuine interest in arbiter ship, and who have completed 17 years of age. The seminar will be limited to a maximum of 40-45 participants.

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 28 December 2025
• Those who approved by the state association can make the seminar and examination fee is ₹4,000/-, payable online at: https://aicf.in/other-payments/.Please do not pay it earlier without getting AICF participation confirmation on mail .
• Please note: Only registration links received through your State Association (via email) will be considered valid.
• In case of any difficulty with the online payment gateway, participants may alternatively transfer the fee to the AICF bank account.

Mode of Payment:

1. Online Payment: https://prs.aicf.in/pay

Selection Process:

• After completion of all registrations, the consolidated list will be forwarded to the respective State Associations for verification to confirm that the registration link was officially circulated by them.
• Selected candidates will be informed via email after the registration deadline.
• Payments of candidates not selected will be refunded at the earliest.

Travel & Accommodation:

Participants are required to make their own arrangements for travel and stay. Please book your travel only after receiving confirmation of selection (which includes both fee payment and State Association approval).

Course Material:

• The Arbiters’ Manual will be provided at the venue, and both the seminar and examination shall be conducted in English.
• Participants are also encouraged to download the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual 2025 and familiarize themselves with the following topics in advance:
  • Laws of Chess
  • Tiebreak Regulations
  • Rating Regulations
  • Swiss Pairing Rules
  • Arbiter Regulations
  • Anti-Cheating Regulations
  • Standards of Chess Equipment
  • Competition Rules
  • Basic Title Regulations

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.

For Local Assistance, please contact

Shri Debabrata Bhata – 9437093970

Shri Abhisek Acharya – :8249511730