Results from the FIDE Fair Play Seminar in Almaty, Kazakhstan
FIDE Fair Play Commission, in collaboration with Kazakhstan Chess Federation, is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the FIDE Fair Play Seminar, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, 26 to 29 September.
Key Seminar Focus Areas Included:
- Fair Play Legal Framework
- Anti-Cheating Regulations
- Prof. Regan’s Statistics
- Technical Devices and Their Usage
- Fair Play Theory and Practice at Over-the-Board (OTB) and Online Events
The seminar was led by FIDE FPL lecturers who expertly navigated various topics, including event preparations, interactions with tournament officials and spectators, crowd management, cheating and match-fixing prevention, detection, observations, body language, psychological aspects, and unusual behaviours. These discussions were all conducted with the overarching goal of recognizing, detecting, and preventing unethical practices while fostering a culture of positive chess ethics.
The FIDE Fair Play Commission expresses its gratitude to Kazakhstan Chess Federation for being excellent hosts and providing the opportunity to host the seminar in Kazakhstan.
Seminar Details:
September 26-29, 2025
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Seminar Language: English
Seminar Lecturers and Examiners:
Andy Howie – FPL Chairman
Vincent Geeraets – FPL Secretary
Participants: 32 from many different federations.
Exam Pass Rate: 26 participants successfully passed the examination and received an FPE seminar norm, one of the requirements for the FPE title:
Stay tuned for forthcoming seminars from the FIDE Fair Play Commission as we remain committed to disseminating fair-play-related knowledge.
| # | Surname | First name | FIDE ID | Federation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aidana | Madi | 13722689 | KAZ |
| 2 | Ashirova | Alma | 13718746 | KAZ |
| 3 | Batyrbekov | Kuanysh | 3266150 | AUS |
| 4 | Esenbek Uulu | Ilimbek | 13800680 | KGZ |
| 5 | Esmailii | Sanaz | 12508683 | IRI |
| 6 | Kaboyaone | K.U. | 11330732 | BOT |
| 7 | Kim | Sergey | 13700570 | KAZ |
| 8 | Kim | Yoon Ho | 31002102 | GUM |
| 9 | Komiljonov | Sukhrob | 14212811 | UZB |
| 10 | Kartal | Ayhan | 44522088 | TUR |
| 11 | Lefyedi | Dalphin | 14352613 | RSA |
| 12 | Makhmutov | Aralbek | 13763636 | KAZ |
| 13 | Mezentsev | Ivan | 13706195 | KAZ |
| 14 | Mukhammad | Isakov | 13808079 | KGZ |
| 15 | Murzagaliyeva | Nazgul | 557008752 | KAZ |
| 16 | Nhu Tung | Ton That | 12401439 | VIE |
| 17 | Nurgalimova | Serikgul | 447072440 | KAZ |
| 18 | Rustam | Kaiyrbekov | 13702424 | KAZ |
| 19 | Sadarbek | Nurdin-uulu | 13800183 | KGZ |
| 20 | Sarsenbayeva | Duriya | — | KAZ |
| 21 | Shakenova | Indira | 13715119 | KAZ |
| 22 | Syrovy | Ivan | 14904195 | SVK |
| 23 | Kubanychbekov | Barsbek | 13819437 | KGZ |
| 24 | Vodianov | Andrei | 557010331 | KAZ |
| 25 | Zerdali | Samir | 7902972 | ALG |
| 26 | Zhumashova | Medina | 13813773 | KGZ |
