Training & Development

NZCF Directors of Training

FIDE Instructor Richie Christie admin@newzealandchess.co.nz

FIDE Instructor Gordon Lyall gordon.lyall@outlook.com

NZL FIDE Trainers

FIDE Trainer Titles

There are five (5) FIDE Trainer titles: four (4) titles which are awarded through seminars, and one (1) title a recognition of a lifelong contribution or extraordinary achievements as a trainer.

i.       Developmental Instructor (DI)

This license is given to trainers who bring the love of the game to children and adults starting out in chess and have the ability to teach the first steps in chess and then bring him or her to the level of participation in a FIDE rated tournament. Typically, teaching players rated up to 1200.

ii.      National Instructor (NI)

This license is given to trainers who can grow his or her talent to be able to successfully participate in national and international cadet and regional youth championships. Typically, teaching players rated from 1201 to 1700.

iii.     FIDE Instructor (FI)

This license is given to trainers who have the ability and knowledge to improve a student’s foundation and successfully compete in national, regional and international cadet and youth championships. Typically, training players rated from 1701 to 2200.

iv.     FIDE Trainer (FT)

This license is given to trainers who played at a professional level and who also have the ability, knowledge and skills to help a student at international competitions in pursuit of title norms, and championships. Typically, training players over 2200.

v.      FIDE Senior Trainer (FST)

The FIDE Senior Trainer Title is a title awarded for distinct service to chess for a period of longer than 10 years at a high level. FIDE Senior Trainer Title is also awarded to all the men and women World Champions in classical chess.

FIDE Trainer Links

NZCF JUNIOR BADGES & CERTIFICATES – FOR SALE TO CHESS COACHES & CHESS TEACHERS

The New Zealand Chess Federation has a popular series of four written tests for pupils to take, and these tests can be supplied to chess teachers and coaches on request. A different badge and certificate is awarded as the pupil passes each test. There is no charge for e-mailing the PDF files of the written tests.

The badges and certificates can be purchased from NZCF as follows:

LEVEL 1 – PAWN BADGE and Level 1 CERTIFICATE $6

LEVEL 2 – KNIGHT BADGE and Level 2 CERTIFICATE $6

LEVEL 3 – BISHOP BADGE and Level 3 CERTIFICATE $6

LEVEL 4 – ROOK BADGE and Level 4 CERTIFICATE $6

ORDERS – Badges and certificates can be ordered from NZCF VP Paul Spiller, e-mail PaulSSpiller@outlook.com or phone 0274595176. Minimum order value $30. Postage added at cost, minimum $5 per shipment. Pick-up from Chess Enterprises NZ Chess Centre, 12 Central Terrace, Howick, Auckland, also possible by arrangement.

FREE PDF FILES OF TESTS – Chess coaches and teachers can request these from the NZCF Secretary.