The organisers of the 2026 South African Closed Chess Championship invite all suitably qualified arbiters who wish to officiate at the tournament to submit an application using the form below. […]

The AOC proudly congratulates Kaden Muller (Nelson Mandela Bay Chess Union) on his successful completion of the FIDE Arbiters (FA) examination. This is a commendable achievement and a testament to

On behalf of the AOC, we are delighted to congratulate Carol Lefyedi (Bojanala) and Nolwandle Khumalo (Ethekwini) on successfully passing their FIDE Arbiters (FA) examination. Their achievement is the result

Date: 2025/11/29 The South African Arbiters and Organisers Commission (AOC) is pleased to announce the co-option of three new members to strengthen its capacity and support the continued growth and

We hereby announce the resignation of Ms. Karen Taljaard from her position as Treasurer of the AOC. Karen has been far more than just our Treasurer — she has truly

Congratulations to the following arbiters with their appointment to the 2025 Mzansi Inter-Provincial Chess Championship. Chief Arbiter IA Gunther van den Bergh Deputy Chief Arbiter IA Jabulani Mokoena Deputy Chief

Should you wish to attend the AOC AGM, please register via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqvI5wwS1HC8KPQhrbnZaIZWC2xEr7VRRzECWKCcaum87zdA/viewform?usp=header

Dear Members, Please find below the link to the 2025-2026 Arbiter Membership Registration Form. The membership fee for the year is R150 per arbiter and the Swiss Manager fee is

Introduction into the basic use of the Swiss Manager Pairing Software Hosted by Chess SA AOC Lecturer: IA Ricardo Minnaar Full duration:7 to 9 October 202518:30 to 21:00R50 per person

Congratulations to the following arbiters with their appointment to the SA Open 2025. Chief Arbiter IA Michael Bornheim Deputy Chief Arbiter FA Fransie Kruger Deputy Chief Arbiter FA Jabulani Mokoena