We are Recruiting Women who Like to be The
Boss

The Northern Territory Chess Association has opportunities for women to qualify as and
undertake paid work as Arbiters for chess tournaments.

What is an Arbiter?

An Arbiter is a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter. At a chess
tournament the Arbiter runs the entire show. The Arbiter determines who plays who in each
round of the event and resolves any questions of the laws or disputes that may arise during
the tournament games. At a large chess tournament there is a team of Arbiters, led by the
Chief Arbiter.

How does one Qualify to be an Arbiter?

There is a two-day seminar to attend, with an exam at the end of two days. Attending that
course and passing the exam qualifies you to work as an Arbiter in chess tournaments
throughout Australia.

When is the Next Seminar?

The next seminar in Darwin will take place over the weekend of 23-24 May in the CBD.

Is there a Role Model?

Meet Anastasia Sorokina: Anastasia Sorokina – Wikipedia
She has been an arbiter for the Chess Olympiads in Bled 2002, Istanbul 2012, Tromsø 2014,
Baku 2016 and a number of FIDE Grand Prix 2012–13 events, as well as several other
major FIDE tournaments. She has also worked as Chief and Deputy Chief Arbiter in some of
the most famous events such as London Chess Classic, Norway Chess and Cairns Cup.
She was also Chief Arbiter in the Women's World Chess Championship in 2016, 2018 &
2023 and in the Candidates Tournament 2022.

Can I Work with Anastasia?

Yes. Anastasia will be Chief Arbiter at the 2027 Australian Open Chess Championship which
will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Doubletree By Hilton from 2-11 January. Some
200 players are expected, and a team of Arbiters will be required.

Interested? More Questions?
Chris Depasquale 0487 404 983 agechess@ozemail.com.au