The seminar will be held as part of the World Youth Chess Championship in Durres, Albania, on 11–12 October 2025 at the Grand Blue FAFA Resort Hotels.
This seminar is designed to train organizers of international chess events in compliance with FIDE regulations. Participants who successfully pass the exam will receive the EVE IO norm certificate.
Seminar Highlights:
FIDE Events Commission Regulations, Title & Rating Regulations
How to Organize Chess Tournaments
Fair Play Guidelines
Event Management
Lecturers:
Ozgur Solakoglu (TUR) – IO, IA, FT, FM
Anastasia Sorokina (AUS) – IO, IA, FPE, FT, WIM
Schedule (CET +1):
Saturday, 11 October: 10:00–13:00 | 14:00–16:30
Sunday, 12 October: 10:00–13:00 | 14:00–15:30 | Exam 15:30–16:30
Participants: 20
Seminar Fee: 100 EUR
Special Opportunities:
The first 10 registered women participants can attend free of charge (FIDE WOM initiative)
The Albanian Chess Federation may nominate 2 participants free of charge
Registration:
To secure your place, please register by contacting nadzeya.krauchuk@gmail.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to Durres and sharing this unique learning experience with you!


