NEW ZEALAND CHESS FEDERATION Arbiters Structure and Allocation
NEW ZEALAND CHESS FEDERATION Arbiters Structure and Allocation To keep things simple, FIDE regulations have been simplified and generalised in an attempt to make things easier to understand in a New Zealand context. Purpose For NZCF to be self sufficient in organising chess events (tournaments). To comply with FIDE regulations. Arbiter Titles • IA , International Arbiter. Highest arbiter title. • FA , FIDE Arbiter. • “NA”, National Arbiter. Untitled licensed arbiters from 2013. IA and FA titled arbiters are further classified into A, B, C or D categories. Arbiter Qualification requirements for events. FIDE rated events • From 1st January 2013, only licensed arbiters. • Licensed arbiters are IA, FA and NA. FIDE rated events where player norms (GM, IM, WGM, WIM) are possible • IA or FA titled arbiters only. • From 1st January 2013, only licensed IA or FA. Higher level events • IA or FA with the classifications as defined in table below: Arbiter role in Event Event Type Chief Arbiter Major WE Major World Event Deputy Chief Arbiter Minor WE Minor World Event Arbiter Major CE Major Continental Event Assistant Arbiter Minor CE Minor Continental Event Arbiter Classification requirements for tournaments Arbiter Role Event Major WE Minor WE Major CE Minor CE Chief Arbiter A, B A, B A, B A, B, C Deputy Chief Arbiter A, B A, B, C A, B, C A, B, C, D Arbiter A, B, C A, B, C, D A, B, C, D A, B, C, D Assistant Arbiter B, C, D B, C, D B, C, D B, C, D Page 1 of 6 NEW ZEALAND CHESS FEDERATION Arbiters Structure and Allocation Qualification Pathway Step 1 Apply to become a NA, through: 1.
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