FIDE Arbiters’ Manual 2022 released
The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission just released the latest update of the FIDE Arbiters’ Manual, dated October 1, 2022. This new edition includes some important changes in regulations that every arbiter should be familiar with. It would also be highly recommended that players read this document – as well as, of course, the laws of chess. These are the main modifications that we recommend you check thoroughly: – Standards of Chess Equipment (Chapter 8) – FIDE Compliant Electronic Chess Equipment (Chapter 8) – Anti-cheating regulations (Chapter 3) – FIDE Rapid and Blitz Rating Regulations [B02] (Chapter 6) – Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters (Chapter 10) – New Role of the Captain (Chapter 9) FIDE would like to thank IA Shohreh Bayat, Councillor of the ARB Commission, for her work in this document, gathering contributions from Alex McFarlane, Gopakumar Sudhakaran, Sabrina de San Vicente, Andy Howie, David Sedgwick, Alex Holowczak, Matthew Carr, Aris Marghetis, Juergen Klueners. DOWNLOAD Arbiters’ Manual, October 2022 (pdf)
Arkady Dvorkovich meets with President of Azerbaijan
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received the President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkady Dvorkovich, its Vice-President Mahir Mamedov, and its General Director Emil Sutovsky. Mr Aliyev confirmed his support for the development of chess in the country, which is currently hosting the FIDE World Youth Olympiad. He reiterated the continuation and expansion of the “Chess in Education” program and expressed the readiness to host upcoming major FIDE events.
FIDE World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad 2022 starts in Nakhchivan
FIDE World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad 2022 kicked off in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. The 9-round Swiss tournament with classical time control brought together 34 teams from 22 countries with host Azerbaijan being the rating favorites. Each team shall comprise 4 players and a maximum of 2 reserves with at least one girl included in the team composition in each round. Each match between teams will be played over 4 boards. Prizes The best three teams receive Cups. Six (6) members of the best three teams will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and memorable gifts. The best three players on the boards receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and memorable gifts. Tournament Schedule: Date Activity Time October 1 Arrival date October 2 Technical Meeting 10:00 October 2 Opening Ceremony 12:00 October 2 Round 1 15:30 October 3 Round 2 15:00 October 4 Round 3 15:00 October 5 Round 4 15:00 October 6 Round 5 15:00 October 7 Round 6 15:00 October 8 Round 7 15:00 October 9 Round 8 15:00 October 10 Round 9 10:00 October 10 Closing ceremony 18:00 October 11 Departure date Regulations for FIDE World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad 2022 Official web-site: http://youtholympiad.fide.com Photo: Islam Igshid
Jose Carrillo Pujol elected new President of CCA
The CCA Assembly (FIDE America) took place on October 1, 2022, in the beautiful city of San Jose, Costa Rica. The General Assembly was attended by various authorities, such as Zone Presidents and Federation leaders. The main item on the agenda was the election of CCA Officials. After hearing the President’s and Treasurer’s reports, the 27 Federations present at the Assembly elected Mr Pepe Carillo as the head of the CCA for a four-year term. Here is the full composition of the ticket: President José Carrilo Pujol – (Panama) Deputy President Francisco J. Cruz Arce (Puerto Rico) Treasurer Erick Hernandez (El Salvador) Secretary Enrique Celi Frugoni (Uruguay) Member of the Board Carol S. Williams Pesqueira (Aruba) Member of the Board Sandy Rarzak (Trinidad and Tobago) Member of the Board Juan C. Mundaca Álvarez (Chile) The Assembly also paid tribute to President IA Jorge Vega for his nearly 20 years of dedicated work for chess in America. After that, the delegates approved the calendar for 2023.