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For questions about arbiters, the authority figures in chess tournaments.

6 votes

What is the FIDE Arbiter's exam like?

In addition to Brian's answer, I'd like to point out that different federations may place the emphasis on different skills. I took only the national arbiter exam (rules, more rules...and some rules to …
Hauke Reddmann's user avatar
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What would happen if the same opening is played until an advanced stage in two games in a to...

§11.3.1 is the relevant paragraph. It prohibits to "use" any outside information. Clearly, a memorized long theory variant isn't "use" in this sense, the players wanted to play it anyway, regardless t …
Hauke Reddmann's user avatar
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Could I get in trouble for insulting an arbiter during a tournament round?

Incidentally I'm a national arbiter and a passionate player at the same time. Here is the rules side: FIDE rule 11.1 forbids the player to do anything bringing chess in miscredit. We have no yellow ca …
Hauke Reddmann's user avatar