FIDE Trainers' Seminar
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FIDE Trainers’ Seminar - Prague 2016
1. Objective: To educate and certify Trainers and Chess-Teachers on an international basis. This FIDE Trainers’ Seminar for FIDE Trainer Titles Diploma is approved by FIDE and the FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG). The seminar is co-organised by the FIDE, the European Chess Union (ECU), the FIDE Trainers’ Commission and the Czech Chess Federation (CCF).
2. Dates: August 20th to 23rd, 2016.
3. Location: TOP HOTEL Praha ****, Blazimska 1781/4, Praha 11, Prague, Czech Republic.
4. Participants - Qualification / Professional Skills Requirements:
1.2.2. FIDE Trainer (FT)
1.2.2.1. Scope - Mission:
a. Introducing the trainee to important aspects of chess, such as the concept of and preparation for competitive success. This is necessary for trainees who wish to reach a high level of play or seek competitive success in any form.
1.2.2.2. Qualification - Professional Skills Requirements:
a. According to the relative evaluation tables.
1.2.2.3. Title Award:
a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar.
b. Rejected applicants for the FST title but who achieve the necessary qualification for this title.
1.2.3. FIDE Instructor (FI)
1.2.3.1. Scope - Mission:
a. Teach the trainee the theory of the middlegame and the endgame. He will work closely with the trainee towards the creation of the trainee's personalized opening repertoire, which he will also help enrich with new ideas.
b. Raise the competitive standard of national youth players to an international level.
1.2.3.2. Qualification - Professional Skills Requirements:
a. According to the relative evaluation tables.
1.2.3.3. Title Award:
a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar.
1.2.4. National Instructor (NI)
1.2.4.1. Scope - Mission:
a. Raising the level of competitive chess players to a national level standard.
b. Training trainees with rating up to 1700.
c. School teacher.
1.2.4.2. Qualification - Professional Skills Requirements:
a. According to the relative evaluation tables.
1.2.4.3. Title Award:
a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar.
1.2.5. Developmental Instructor (DI)
1.2.5.1. Scope - Mission:
a. Spread the love for chess among children and methodically bring them to a competitive level.
b. Instructor for beginners, elementary, intermediate and recreational level players.
c. School teacher.
1.2.5.2. Qualification - Professional Skills Requirements:
a. According to the relative evaluation tables.
1.2.5.3. Title Award:
a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar.
1.2.6. Evaluation Tables
1.2.6.1. Highest FIDE or National Rating (strength). Counts 20% on final title:
| Rating | Points Awarded |
| 0-1100 | 0 x 20 = 0 |
| 1101-1250 | 1 x 20 = 20 |
| 1251-1400 | 2 x 20 = 40 |
| 1401-1550 | 3 x 20 = 60 |
| 1551-1700 | 4 x 20 = 80 |
| 1701-1850 | 5 x 20 = 100 |
| 1851-2000 | 6 x 20 = 120 |
| 2001-2150 | 7 x 20 = 140 |
| 2151-2300 | 8 x 20 = 160 |
| 2301-2450 | 9 x 20 = 180 |
| 2451-2900 | 10 x 20 = 200 |
1.2.6.2. FIDE titles. Evaluation according to the Lecturer. Counts 10% on final title:
| Scale | Points Awarded |
| 0 | 0 x 10 = 0 |
| 1 | 1 x 10 = 10 |
| 2 | 2 x 10 = 20 |
| 3 | 3 x 10 = 30 |
| 4 | 4 x 10 = 40 |
| 5 | 5 x 10 = 50 |
| 6 | 6 x 10 = 60 |
| 7 | 7 x 10 = 70 |
| 8 | 8 x 10 = 80 |
| 9 | 9 x 10 = 90 |
| 10 | 10 x 10 = 100 |
1.2.6.3. Attendance. Evaluation according to the Lecturer. Counts 10% on final title:
| Scale | Points Awarded |
| 0 | 0 x 10 = 0 |
| 1 | 1 x 10 = 10 |
| 2 | 2 x 10 = 20 |
| 3 | 3 x 10 = 30 |
| 4 | 4 x 10 = 40 |
| 5 | 5 x 10 = 50 |
| 6 | 6 x 10 = 60 |
| 7 | 7 x 10 = 70 |
| 8 | 8 x 10 = 80 |
| 9 | 9 x 10 = 90 |
| 10 | 10 x 10 = 100 |
1.2.6.4. Bibliography - Published Material. Evaluation according to the Lecturer. Counts 10% on final title:
| Scale | Points Awarded |
| 0 | 0 x 10 = 0 |
| 1 | 1 x 10 = 10 |
| 2 | 2 x 10 = 20 |
| 3 | 3 x 10 = 30 |
| 4 | 4 x 10 = 40 |
| 5 | 5 x 10 = 50 |
| 6 | 6 x 10 = 60 |
| 7 | 7 x 10 = 70 |
| 8 | 8 x 10 = 80 |
| 9 | 9 x 10 = 90 |
| 10 | 10 x 10 = 100 |
1.2.6.5. Experience as noted in the CV. Counts 20% on final title:
| Scale | Points Awarded |
| 1 | 0 x 20 = 0 |
| 2 | 1 x 20 = 20 |
| 3 | 2 x 20 = 40 |
| 4 | 3 x 20 = 60 |
| 5 | 4 x 20 = 80 |
| 6 | 5 x 20 = 100 |
| 7 | 6 x 20 = 120 |
| 8 | 7 x 20 = 140 |
| 9 | 8 x 20 = 160 |
| 10 | 9 x 20 = 180 |
| +10 | 10 x 20 = 200 |
1.2.6.6. Written Exams. Counts 30% on final title. For a 30-question exam the final result is divided to three and multiplied to 30. For a 15-question exam the final result is divided to one-and-a-half and multiplied to 30. The numbers are rounded.
1.2.6.7. According to the total result of the previous evaluation tables, the titles are awarded as following:
| Points Awarded | Title |
| 1000-800 | FT |
| 799-600 | FI |
| 599-400 | NI |
| 399-200 | DI |
| 199-0 | No title |
5. Number of Participants: 30 participants maximum will be allowed for the class (first come-first served basis).
6. Order of Events:
| Saturday | August 20th | 15:30-18:00 |
| Sunday | August 21st | 15:30-18:00 |
| Monday | August 22nd | 15:30-18:00 |
| Tuesday | August 23rd | 10:00-12:45 |
| 15:30-18:30 |
7. Lectures / Exercises: The FIDE Trainers Seminar will take-up 15 hours. The lectures will be conducted in the English language and a lesson hour equals to 45 minutes. A projector and a microphone will be in use during the lectures.
8. Trainer Certificate / Diploma:
1.3. Procedures / Financial:
a. After successful graduation from the seminar course, each participant will receive a participation certificate signed by the Lecturer/Seminar Leader.
b. After the detailed report submission by the Lecturer/Seminar Leader to TRG, the latter will submit the title applications /proposals to FIDE for approval by an official body (PB, EB or GA).
c. Following approval, the trainer will receive the official diploma and badge (the badge shall include the photograph of the trainer and the licence validity) from FIDE, if the following conditions are fulfilled:
c1. Requirements (Qualification) for each title as described above.
c2. Diploma of the successful participation in the FIDE Trainer Seminar (except for FST).
c3. Written examinations (except for FST).
c4. Payments of FIDE fees (participation and titles), according to the following table:
| Title Awarded | Title Award (one-time) | Licence Fee (valid for 4 years) |
| FIDE Senior Trainer | 300 Euros | 180 Euros |
| FIDE Trainer | 200 Euros | 120 Euros |
| FIDE Instructor | 100 Euros | 60 Euros |
| National Instructor | 50 Euros | 30 Euros |
| Developmental Instructor | 50 Euros | 30 Euros |
d. The FIDE fee for a participant to a TRG seminar is 100 euros and it must be paid to the affiliated federation/body, co-organizer of the Seminar. The affiliated federation /body, co-organizer will be invoiced by FIDE for the total amount of the participants’ fees. It must be noted that the seminar fee, under certain circumstances, could be varied from 0 to 100 euros.
e. It is allowed for a participant to pay his Title Fee in advance to the affiliated federation/body co-organizer or to FIDE directly. In this case he/she must inform FIDE in writing of this action. In the case that his/her title fails to be approved by FIDE, the Title Fee is not refundable.
f. A titled Trainer will be charged a ‘Licence Fee’ after two calendar years have passed since the title was awarded. Each licence will be valid for four (4) years. (ex) World Champions and the FST of the 2004 Direct Approval (founders) are exempt from these licence regulations. Failing to fulfil the licence’s obligations will lead to a suspension from the trainers’ title lists.
g. English is the official language between TRG, federations and Trainers.
h. GMs and IMs do not have to attend a seminar, but would be given the lowest title together with all the TRG literature (optional).
9. Costs: The costs for travel, board & lodging will be born by the sending federation, club or participant. The participation fee will be on 150 € but there will be no FIDE fee (100 €). All refreshments and snacks throughout the seminar, as access to Internet and handouts and examination, will be free. A relative book (TRG Syllabus) containing all the lectures will be distributed for free among the registered participants.
10. Enrolment: The deadline for enrolment will be on June 30th, 2016, by sending by email the ID-Card fully filled-up (with photo) to the Lecturer & the Organiser. The deadline for payment will be on August 20th, 2016 (15:00).
11. Board and Lodging: According to special arrangement by the organizers of the EYCC 2016.
12. Lecturer: The program will be fulfilled by GM-FST Adrian Mikhalchishin. The lectures are prepared by TRG members.
13. Seminar Plan: The detailed plan of lectures / examinations will be as follows:
| Day 1 | Mikhalchishin | 15:30-16:15 | FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG) |
| 16:20-17:05 | TRG - A Look at the Past Trainers’ Ranking / FIDE Guide |
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| 17:15-18:00 | Physical and Psychological Factors Nutritional Practices of Chess Grandmasters |
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| Day 2 | Mikhalchishin | 15:30-16:15 | Differences Between Boys and Girls in Chess |
| 16:20-17:05 | Chess Literature Trainers’ Common Mistakes |
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| 17:15-18:00 | Getting to Know Ourselves Building a Repertoire Middlegame & Endgame Theory |
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| Day 3 | Mikhalchishin | 15:30-16:15 | The Role of Classics Working with Classical Games |
| 16:20-17:05 | Chess Intuition Technique of Analysis |
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| 17:15-18:00 | Basic / Typical Plans | ||
| Day 4 | Mikhalchishin | 10:00-10:45 | Bishop vs Knight / Knight vs Bishop |
| 11:00-11:45 | Attacking the King | ||
| 12:00-12:45 | Open File / Semi-Open File | ||
| 15:30-16:15 | Outpost | ||
| 16:30-17:15 | The Golden Rules of the Endgame How to Think in Endgames |
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| 17:30-18:30 | Examinations - Awards of the Certificates |
14. Information/Registration: AVE-KONTAKT s.r.o.:
Info - Strossova 239, 530 03 Pardubice, Czech Republic - office@eycc2016.eu
Registration - Lecturer Adrian Mikhalchishin - gmadrian@hotmail.com