The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is pleased to share an exciting development opportunity for arbiters, organizers, and chess professionals: the DGT Board Operator Certification Seminar, taking place alongside the renowned Rilton Cup in Stockholm, Sweden. This seminar is organised by DGT in cooperation with the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, Stockholm Chess Federation, and the Rilton Cup.
📍 Venue: Scandic Continental, Vasagatan 22
📅 Dates: 03–04 January 2026
🕘 Time: 09:00–14:00 (local time)
🎓 Instructor: International Arbiter (Category A) Sotiris Logothetis
This two-day onsite seminar provides hands-on training with DGT’s digital board technology, essential for anyone wishing to work with modern chess broadcasting and technical tournament operations.
Seminar Highlights
Participants will learn:
- The functioning of DGT e-Boards and e-Pieces
- Setting up and managing events using DGT LiveChess
- Broadcasting live games onsite and online
- Troubleshooting and advanced operational techniques
- Integration with leading online platforms such as Chess.com, Lichess, and others
Successful attendees will receive official certification as DGT Operators, gaining a recognized qualification that supports professional involvement in international chess events. The seminar will be conducted in English.
Participation Fee
💶 Standard participant fee: 200€
✨ SPECIAL offer for women: participation for female attendees will be fully covered by the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess, as part of our mission to create more opportunities for women in chess!
Our cooperation with DGT continues to strengthen, as they are also one of the key partners and sponsors of the Pia Cramling Cup, which will be held during the Rilton Cup and serves as a meaningful initiative supporting girls and young women in chess.
👉 Read more about the seminar: https://dgt.nl/seminar-rilton-cup
👉 Register here to secure your spot: https://www.dgt.nl/register
