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2.0. Requirements for the titles in 0.32 and 0.33.

2.1

Requirements for the title of International Arbiter.

All of the following:

2.11

Thorough knowledge of the Laws of Chess and the FIDE Regulations for chess competitions.

2.12

Absolute objectivity, demonstrated at all times during his activity as an arbiter.

2.13

Sufficient knowledge of at least one official FIDE language. In the case that the Arbiter`s native language is one of the official FIDE languages, the knowledge of another official FIDE language is required.

2.14

Experience as chief or deputy arbiter in at least four FIDE rated events such as the following:

  1. The final of the National Individual Adult Championship (not more than two).
  2. All official FIDE tournaments and matches.
  3. International title tournaments and matches
  4. International chess festivals with at least 100 contestants.
  5. All official World and Continental Rapid Championships (maximum one norm).
2.15

The norm reports supporting an IA title application must be for at least two different types of tournaments or for at least one international event according to 2.14 (d) and achieved in events with starting dates that fall within a six-year period. The application must be submitted not later than the second FIDE Congress after the date of the latest event listed.

2.16 The title of the International Arbiter for each of the IBCA, ICSC, OPCA shall be equivalent to one IA norm.
2.17 Being a match arbiter in an Olympiad is equivalent to one IA norm. No more than one such norm will be considered for the title.
2.18 Applicants for the title of IA must be at least 21 years old. Norms can be achieved before this age.
2.2 Requirements for the title of FIDE Arbiter.
All of the following:
2.21 As in 2.11.
2.22 As in 2.12
2.23 Sufficient knowledge of at least one official FIDE language.
2.24 Experience as chief or deputy arbiter in at least four FIDE rated events. These can be either national or international.
2.24a Applicants from federations which are unable to organize any tournaments valid for titles or rating, may be awarded the title on passing an examination set by the Arbiter`s Council.
2.25 The norm reports supporting an FA title application must be at least two different types of tournament, or at least one international rated event, and achieved in events with starting dates that fall within a six-year period. The application must be submitted not later than the second FIDE Congress after the date of the latest event listed.
2.26 The title of the FIDE Arbiter for each of the IBCA, ICSC, OPCA shall be equivalent to one FA norm.
2.27 Being a match arbiter in an Olympiad is equivalent to one FA norm. No more than one such norm will be considered for the title.
2.28 Applicants for the title of FA must be at least 21 years old. Norms can be achieved before this age.
2.3

Requirements for the title of International Organizer.
All of the following:

2.31

Expertise in the organization of chess events.

2.32

Sufficient knowledge of at least one official FIDE language.

2.33

Experience as organizer of at least five tournaments of a minimum of two different types, which have been registered with FIDE in accordance with B.03; or
Experience as organizer of at least two different types of FIDE events.

2.4

Requirements for the title of FIDE Instructor.
All of the following:

2.41

The Candidate`s application must be supported by a national federation.
Curriculum vitae with evidence of practical experience on the field.
Certification of present activity for not less than three years work (from national or local federation).

Two of the following three:
International Rating of at least 2000.
2nd level education.
Certificates of attendance at not less than three FIDE (or national registered with FIDE) suitable seminars, congresses or equivalent.

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