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, upgraded to Category A 2025) and US Chess Federation National Tournament Director (awarded 2012) who has directed at numerous major events across the US and internationally.
I have been involved with over 600 events over the past 25 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, 2018-2025
- US Championship: 2012, 2024-2025
- US Women’s Championship: 2012, 2021-2023, 2025
- Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz: 2017, 2019-2023
- The American Cup: 2022-2025
- FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships: 2024 (Deputy Chief Arbiter)
- US Senior/Junior/Girls’ Junior Championships: 2022-2025
- 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
FIDE
US Chess
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