We are pleased to announce the 1st NA Seminar as detailed below. We look forward to your applications. For an overview of the NA system, please refer to the following page:
Establishment of National Arbiter System
Overview
Date and Time:
– Seminar: June 8 (Sat), 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (tentative)
– Exam: June 13 (Thu), 2024, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Online (Zoom)
Eligibility: Participants must meet all of the following conditions:
- At least 16 years old
- Annual member of the Japan Chess Federation (Join [here])
- Holder of a FIDE ID with Japanese chess nationality
- Knowledge of basic chess rules and notation
- Proficient in Japanese communication
Fee: 10,000 yen (7,000 yen for registered club leaders and deputy leaders)
Note: The fee includes the FIDE registration fee for NA qualification (20 euros). There will be no refunds if you do not pass the exam.
Lecturer: FIDE Arbiter Abe, Yuta
Language: Japanese
How to Apply
Application Method: Purchase via [Peatix] within the application period (limited to 30 participants)
Application Period: From May 25 (Sat), 2024, 6:00 PM to June 5 (Wed), 2024, 11:59 PM
Seminar Content
- Role of the Arbiter
- Laws of Chess
- Competition Rules
- Rapid Rules
- Adjournment
- Sudden Death Rules
- Anti-Cheating Measures
- Pairing System
- Rating System
- Tie-Breaks
- Arbiter Titles
NA Qualification Requirements
Attend the seminar and score 80 points or more (out of 100) on the exam