Dear colleagues, 2022 is here and a whole new series of OTB events are awaiting for us. If you wish to be appointed as an arbiter in them, remember to fill in the Call of Interest launched by the ECU Arbiters’ Council. You will find all necessary information here and you can click here to submit your application.… Read More »
From 14th to 18th November 2021, a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar was organized in Terme Catez, Slovenia, by the European Chess Union, under the auspices of FIDE. The Lecturer was IA Prokopova, Jirina (CZE), FIDE Lecturer and the Assistant Lecturer was IA Karali, Tania (GRE). The language of the Seminar was English. Sixteen (16) participants from nine (9) Federations (BLR,… Read More »
After the first Call of Interest for arbiters to be appointed by ECU Arbiters’ Council in European Championships was launched in 2019, pursuant to the relevant regulations (available here) the Arbiters’ Council launches the second Call on Interest for 2022 European Championships. From the first ones, there are several news: Following a lot of comments regarding the languages’… Read More »
An article from the November edition of the ECU E-Magazine: “Flag has fallen for the Rating regulations” by IA Marco Biagioli.
An article from the October edition of the ECU E-Magazine: “The difference between a good arbiter and not the best one” by IA Tomasz Delega.
The meeting of the European Arbiters’ Council took place yesterday evening in Terme Catez, Slovenia. The Council would like to thank all arbiters and other attendees for their interest, active participation and a good atmosphere. All presented materials can be found below. Presentations of ECU AC members:
The ECU Arbiters’ Council will meet during the ECU General Assembly 2021. The meeting will take place in Terme Catez on November 12 at 8 pm CET. The meeting Agenda is available below and will include Annual reports and other segments presented by the Council members: Regulations for the appointments GDPR collection status ECU AC Website and online… Read More »
It is now possible to purchase the unique ECU Arbiters’ Outfit. It consists of a blue jacket with pocket ambroidery and either a tie or a scarf. It should normally be worn with your favourite white shirt, and black trousers or a black skirt. The price is €170 for one set (jacket and a tie or a scarf).… Read More »
An article from the September edition of the ECU E-Magazine: “Future of chess competitions” by IA Jirina Prokopova.
The European Chess Union with the cooperation of the Slovenian Chess Federation and FIDE Development Commission invites you to a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar. Basic information: Dates: November 14–18, 2021 Capacity: 25 participants (possible to participate in person or remotely) Venue: Terme Čatež, Slovenia Lecturer: IA Jiřina Prokopová Language: English Applications: by email to ecuarbiterscouncil@gmail.com, Application form available here… Read More »