WR Chess Launches Online Workshops for Arbiters in Oceania

WR Chess launches workshops for arbiters across Oceania

WR Chess is launching a series of online workshops to support the development of chess arbiters across Oceania.

The workshops will be led by experienced International Arbiters Gary Bekker, Shaun Press and Anastasia Sorokina and will focus on practical skills relevant to tournament work.

Topics will include organising tournaments, using chess software, managing games and handling real-life situations faced by arbiters.

The first workshops will take place on:

• 28-29 November 2026
• 12-13 December 2026

Experienced International Arbiters

The programme will bring together three experienced arbiters:

• Anastasia Sorokina
  International Arbiter · FIDE Lecturer
• Gary Bekker
  International Arbiter
• Shaun Press
  International Arbiter

The workshops will be conducted online, allowing participants from across Oceania to take part.

The programme will continue in 2027

The November and December workshops are the beginning of a longer programme.

WR Chess plans to continue the initiative in 2027, helping participants further develop their skills and prepare for future official FIDE Arbiter Seminars.

Stronger arbiters. Stronger federations. Stronger chess.

More details and registration information will be announced soon.