Organizers: North American Chess Association and the FIDE Arbiters Commission
Dates: March 22 – 25, 2010
Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel, Skokie, IL USA
Lecturer: International Arbiter Stewart Reuben (ENG)
Assistant: International Arbiter Sevan A. Muradian (USA)
Language: English
Regulations to be discussed:
FIDE regulations. The US rules will only be discussed for comparison to international practice
Schedule:
03/22 9am-2pm Law of Chess, Tournament Rules, Tie Break Criteria
03/23 9am–2pm Use of Electronic Clocks, System of Games: Round Robin, Swiss System, Pairing Rules
03/24 9am–2pm Titles (all titles) and rating regulations, Application procedures
03/25 10am–1pm Examination 80% of better score required to pass
General Notes:
Participation fees: $250USD. Fee includes lunch served each day along and FIDE examination fee. The lecturer maintains the right to alter the schedule of discussion as long as all topics listed above are covered.