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Requirements for the title to be awarded are detailed in section B.01.2.1 of the FIDE Handbook. As well as thorough knowledge of the laws of chess and a proved impartiality, they include the ability to speak a FIDE-approved language and previous experience as arbiter in important tournaments.

Some individuals have had careers as strong players and later become International Arbiters. Notable examples include: