The Irish Chess Union

Training course to fulfil part of the requirements to become a National Arbiter (NA); two arbiter norms are also required. An FA course is envisaged in 2026, for those who already have the NA title.

Training is on Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 9:30am - 4pm with an exam on Sunday afternoon. See Schedule & Notes.

Training in Running Live Boards is included free for NA course participants. Anyone who wants to attend the Running Live Boards module only, on Sat 15th from 16:15 - 17:30, can do so for a fee of €25.

To secure a place those who have expressed interest should now please pay online, or inform us if they do not intend to participate. Participants who did the course before can pay the reduced rate of €40.