The following tie break rules will be applicable for all the FIDE Rated Swiss Events under AICF.
1. Buchholz Cut 1
2. Buchholz
3. Sonneborn-Berger
4. Direct encounter
5. The greater number of wins including forfeits
6. Number of wins with Black pieces
All Players, Organisers, Arbiters and State Associations please be guided by the above.
Senior National Arbiter (SNA) Seminar & Exam on October 24 & 25, 2026, at the Rotary Club, The Mall, Shimla. 
Western Asian Junior/ Girls Chess Championship – 2026 from 22nd to 31st October 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat 
Western Asian Youth Chess Championships – 2026 in Ahmedabad ,Gujarat from 22-31 October 2026 
Certificate of National Under 11 Chess Championship 2026 in Mangaluru from 02-08 August 2026 
Fide Trainer Seminar in Mohali from 02-04 October 2026 
SNA Seminar & Exam at Amity University, Near Chandigarh Airport, Airport Road, Mohali, Punjab on 03 & 04 October 2026.