FIDE IO Seminar to be held in Oslo, Norway
FIDE Women’s Commission (WOM), in cooperation with the Norwegian Chess Federation, is pleased to announce the organization of a FIDE International Organizer (IO) Seminar, which will take place in Oslo, Norway, on 30–31 May 2026.
The seminar is held under the auspices of the FIDE Events Commission (EVE) and is aimed at training organizers of international chess events in full compliance with FIDE regulations.
Participants who successfully pass the final examination will receive an official EVE IO norm certificate.
Venue
The seminar will be held at Bibilioteket (Christian Kroghs gate 10), Oslo, Norway.
Schedule
Saturday, 30 May
1st session: 10:00–13:00 CEST
2nd session: 14:00–16:30 CEST
Sunday, 31 May
1st session: 10:00–13:00 CEST
2nd session: 14:00–15:30 CEST
Exam: 15:30–16:30 CEST
Seminar Topics
- Events Commission Regulations (mission, structure, general regulations for FIDE competitions, events regulations, bid procedure)
- FIDE Title Regulations
- FIDE Rating Regulations
- How to organize chess tournaments
- Fair Play guidelines
- Event management
Lecturers
Main Lecturer:
Anastasia Sorokina (AUS) – IO, IA, FPE, FT, WIM
Assistant Lecturer:
Toms Kalnins (LAT) – IO, IA
Seminar Details
Language: English
Number of participants: 20
Seminar fee: 100 EUR
As part of the FIDE WOM initiative, participation for the first 10 registered women will be free of charge.
In addition, the Norwegian Chess Federation, as co-organizer, is entitled to nominate 2 participants free of charge.
Registration
Participants are invited to register via the following link:
https://forms.gle/uWbd2B9ivPhsPVgD7
Contact
For any inquiries, please contact:
nadzeya.krauchuk@fide.com
