Welcome to my website where you can obtain details of my latest activities in the chess world. I am a FIDE International Arbiter (awarded 2010) and US Chess Federation National Tournament Director (awarded 2012) who has directed at numerous major events across the US.
I am currently the Chief Arbiter for the Grand Chess Tour and have been involved with over 500 events over the past 20 years as either an organizer, arbiter or both.
Here are some of the major events I have been the Chief Arbiter/Chief Tournament Director for:
- Sinquefield Cup: 2013-2015, 2018-2023
- Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz: 2017, 2019-2023
- US Championship: 2012
- US Women’s Championship: 2012, 2021-2023
- US Senior/Junior/Girls’ Junior Championships: 2022-2023
- The American Cup: 2022-2024
- Champions Showdown Chess 9LX: 2022
- National Open: 2015, 2019
- SuperNationals VI: 2017
- US National Invitationals (Irwin, Denker, Barber, Haring, Rockefeller): 2023
- US National Junior High School Championships: 2015
Full Arbiter/Tournament Director History
As well as being an arbiter, I have also done chess website work and provided live broadcast and onsite coverage at major events. I have authored articles and provided photography for Chess Life, Chess Life Online and New in Chess.
I am a former President and Board Member of Nevada Chess, Inc. and former General Secretary and League Secretary of the Hull and East Riding Chess Association in England.
Please feel free to contact me regarding anything chess related using the information below.
Chris Bird
Telephone: +1 781-718-2019
Email: chris@chesstournamentservices.com