INTERNATIONAL ARBITER

A title awarded by FIDE since 1951 to experienced and multilanguage FIDE Arbiters. An arbiter should have detailed knowledge of the laws, the rules of chess, Swiss Pairing Systems and the FIDE Regulations regarding achievement of title norms and the FIDE Rating System. Experience as chief or deputy arbiter in at least four FIDE rated events such as the following: a. The final of the National Individual (adult) Championship (maximum two norms). b. All official FIDE tournaments and matches. c. International tournaments where FIDE title norms for players are possible. d. International FIDE rated chess events with at least 100 players, at least 30% FIDE rated players, and at least 7 rounds (maximum one norm) . e. All official World and Continental Rapid Championships (maximum one norm).