30/07/2026
🏆 FIDE National Arbiter Course 2026 Successfully Concluded
The Master Mind FIDE Chess Academy, under the supervision of the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) and in collaboration with the Alpha Education Network, successfully organized a two-day FIDE National Arbiter Course on 25–26 July 2026.
The course brought together approximately 35 participants from across Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas, and several other cities. The enthusiastic participation of both men and women reflected the growing interest in developing qualified chess arbiters and strengthening the future of chess in Pakistan.
♟️ The course featured comprehensive lectures delivered by experienced instructors in accordance with FIDE's international standards:
🔹 Junaid Hameed conducted an in-depth session on chess clocks, time controls, and their practical application.
🔹 Waheed Hussain delivered a lecture on Fair Play, ethical responsibilities, discipline, and the FIDE Code of Ethics.
🔹 Muhammad Abdullah provided hands-on training on the Swiss-Manager tournament software, covering computerized pairings, result management, and tournament administration.
🔹 International Arbiter Sir Wasif Nisar presented a detailed lecture on the FIDE Laws of Chess, regulations, and the responsibilities of arbiters based on the official FIDE Handbook.
During the closing ceremony, FIDE Master Muhammad Waqar and Karachi Chess Association General Secretary Syed Aftab Jilani appreciated the valuable support of the Alpha Education Network and described the participants as an important asset for the future of Pakistani chess. Majid Rasool, Sports Director of Alpha Education Network, reaffirmed his organization's commitment to supporting chess development and thanked all participants, organizers, and the Master Mind FIDE Chess Academy for making the course a success.
President of the Chess Federation of Pakistan, Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi, congratulated the organizers and participants, stating that the successful organization of the FIDE National Arbiter Course marks another significant milestone in raising the standard of chess officiating in Pakistan. He emphasized that the Federation remains committed to organizing similar educational programs across the country to develop internationally qualified arbiters, officials, and tournament organizers.
CFP General Secretary Raja Muhammad Gohar Iqbal highlighted the importance of professional arbiter education, noting that a thorough understanding of the FIDE Laws of Chess and modern tournament management is essential for the continued growth of competitive chess in Pakistan. He congratulated the organizers, lecturers, and participants and expressed confidence that such initiatives will create greater international opportunities for Pakistani chess officials.
♟️ Education, professionalism, and fair officiating are the foundations of a stronger future for chess in Pakistan.
