N.I. FIDE Arbiter Team established to run the 2023/2024 tournament calendar
As per FIDE protocols, each event will have a designated Chief Arbiter and Deputy Chief.
For extra arbiters competing in a tournament, after their game has finished, they will also have the authority to add time onto the clocks (in cases of illegal moves) and call a flag if a player’s time has expired.
FIDE N.I. Arbiter Group:
Brendan Jamison (team leader)
Adrian Dornford-Smith
Chris Dorrian
Eddie Hanzharov
Adam Rushe
At the time of this article in early April 2023, we are currently programmed up to the Williamson Shield in January 2024. At a glance, here is our 9 month programme, with all dates and venues confirmed.
ALL TOURNAMENTS FIDE-RATED:
Ulster Rapidplay Championships
Sat 15 April 2023
Bangor Chess Club, Groomsport
Arbiter Team: Brendan + Eddie
Ulster Team Rapidplay Championships
Sat 22 April 2023
Derry Chess Club, Verbal Arts Centre, Derry
Arbiter Team: Brendan + Mark
City of Belfast Championships
Sat 29 April to Mon 1 May 2023
Civil Service Chess Club, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast
Arbiter Team: Brendan + Adam + Adrian (live boards)
U1800 Strand Summer Classic
Sat 25 May to Sun 26 May 2023
Civil Service Chess Club, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast
Arbiter Team: Brendan + Adam
Ulster Championships
Sat 24 Aug to Mon 26 Aug 2023
Elmwood Hall, Queen’s University, Belfast
Arbiter Team: Adam + Adrian (live boards)
Bangor Congress
Sat 23 Sept 2023
Bangor Chess Club, Groomsport
Arbiter Team: Brendan + Adam
Ulster Masters
Fri 3 to Sun 5 Nov 2023
Lisburn Chess Club
Arbiter Team: Eddie + Adrian (live boards)
Ulster Blitz Championship
Thur 28 Dec 2023
Greenisland FC Chess Club
Arbiter Team: Chris + Adam
Williamson Shield
Fri 19 to Sun 21 January 2024
Civil Service Chess Club, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast
Arbiter Team: Chris + Adrian (live boards)
