The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) is pleased to announce a Beginner Level Swiss-Manager Course, an online educational opportunity designed for women arbiters who would like to learn how to use the Swiss-Manager pairing program.
The course will take place on 14–15 November 2026, with sessions running from 16:00 to 19:00 Central European Time (CET) on both days.
The seminar will be conducted online via Zoom, with Swapnil Bansod as the lecturer. Participants will be introduced to the basics of Swiss-Manager, gaining practical knowledge and developing their skills in using the program for chess tournament management.
The course is free of charge and is intended as an educational opportunity for beginners. There will be no examination following the sessions.
Course details:
- Course: Beginner Level Swiss-Manager Course
- Dates: 14–15 November 2026
- Time: 16:00–19:00 CET (both days)
- Format: Online via Zoom
- Lecturer: Swapnil Bansod
- Target group: Women arbiters
- Participation fee: Free of charge
- Examination: None
Registration
Women arbiters interested in participating are invited to register through the following form:
For registration-related questions and technical support, please contact Yilmaz Kartal at yilmazkartal@gmail.com.
We hope this course will be a useful opportunity for women arbiters to gain new skills and feel more confident using Swiss-Manager in their work. We are looking forward to your applications!
