Ian Albornoz Tomas
Arena FIDE Master | FADA Certified Regional Arbiter & National Instructor
Competitive chess player holding the Arena FIDE Master title, official regional arbiter and national instructor credentials, and university diplomas in chess education and management.
University Diplomas & Official Credentials
University diplomas and official federation titles in competitive play, regulations, and strategic pedagogy.
Title: Arena FIDE Master & Regional Arbiter Titles
Details: Arena FIDE Master (International Chess Federation – FIDE, 2018); Regional Chess Arbiter Title (Argentine Chess Federation – FADA, 2020).
Title: University Diplomas in Chess (UNTreF)
Details: University Diploma in Chess Education (420 hours, UNTreF, 2021); University Diploma in Chess Promotion, Management, and Coaching (236 hours, UNTreF, 2025).
Title: FADA National Coach & School Chess Credentials
Details: Certified FADA National Coach Credential (Argentine Chess Federation, 2019); Certificate of Knowledge in School Chess (Ministry of Education, City of Buenos Aires, 2022).
Competitive Play & Tournament Achievements
Active competitive player participating in official FIDE-rated open tournaments, regional circuits, and interuniversity championships.
FIDE Rated Classical & Rapid Competition
Active participation in official international FIDE-rated open tournaments, competing under official FIDE time controls.
Interuniversity Championships & Institutional Representation
Official chess player representing the National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTreF) in higher education sports and interuniversity tournaments.
Regional Federation Circuit & Category Awards
Regular competitor in regional chess federation circuits (FAOGBA), securing category awards and top placements in regional open events.
Federation Qualifications & Theoretical Knowledge
Formal qualifications and official certifications in tournament regulations, Swiss pairing systems, and theoretical chess instruction.
Regional Arbiter Qualification (FADA / FIDE Laws)
- Official certification in FIDE Laws of Chess, Swiss-system pairing regulations, and competitive tournament rules.
National Instructor & Tactical Foundations
- Formal qualification in opening theory, tactical dynamics, endgame technique, and chess pedagogy.