Adam Raoof Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

Europe

Hybrid events, based on the platform Tornelo

Europe

European Hybrid Qualification Tournament for the FIDE World Cup will take place from 24th-30th May through Tornelo online platform.36 players will qualify for the FIDE World Cup 2021.Official Regulations – European Hybrid Qualification eventTechnical Requirements FIDE Requirements for Hybrid World Cup 2021 QualifiersA detailed guide for the venuesKnock out Pairing TreeLive StudioThe event will be played in a Knock out system with matches of 2 standard games + tiebreak if needed.1st Round – Preliminary round (Random pairings) – waived2nd Round – 288 players – Knock out ( Pairings in annex_1. )3rd Round – 144 players – Knock out ( Pairings in annex_1. )4th Round – 72 players – Knock out (Pairings in annex_1.)Tiebreaks for Prizes – Swiss tournament of 36 players, 9 rounds with a time control of 10 minutes + 3 seconds of an increment.

Global

London, England, United Kingdom

I am the only certified teacher of the Steps Method in the UK! The Step-by-step method has been developed by Rob Brunia and Cor van Wijgerden to teach chess. It has been successfully adopted by many chess clubs and schools in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Slowly but steadily the method is gaining popularity throughout the world.

London, United Kingdom

Organisers of chess tournaments for everyone, chess tutoring and chess events across the UK and Europe.

London, United Kingdom

Amongst other work I was Arbiter at the Candidates Tournament to determine the challenger to World Champion Vishy Anand in November 2013. The tournament featured Carlsen, Aronian, Kramnik, Gelfand, Grischuk, Radjabov, Svidler and Ivanchuk in a double round all play all.

London Nw3 7Su

I have been organising these monthly rapid chess events for 25 years (!) We get 90-120 players over four sections, of all ages and abilities. See www.goldersgreenchess.blogspot.co.uk for information.

Hampstead, London Nw3

I am on the committee for the annual event raising money for Age Concern Camden and I am responsible for the chess content of the Festival! http://www.hampsteadsummerfestival.com

Jersey

Chief Arbiter, 8th European Small Nations Team Championship 2023

London, United Kingdom

Tutor and author of the Chess course, tutor in Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing and Creative Writing

Hendon, London Nw4 4Bt

I am part of a small team assisting students and staff on the web helpdesk using bespoke software to manage the workflow.

London, United Kingdom

Support services for staff and students in the Accounting and Finance area.

Provide support services to staff and students.

London, United Kingdom

Organise all assessments and issues relating to law subject area including examinations.

King'S Cross, London N1 9Ag

A six-round rapidplay (half an hour per player per game) tournament. 30 minutes per player in each round. 4 sections based on English Chess Federation rapidplay grades (Open, Under 170 Major, Under 145 Minor, Under 120 Amateur PLUS My First Tournament Under 85) Guaranteed 1st prize of £1,000 in the Open. Live Commentary from Nick Murphy and IM Lawrence Trent (2013) and Grandmaster Chris Ward (2014+).

Middlesex

Coordinate the activities of chess clubs in Middlesex and manage the website http://middlesexchess.blogspot.com/

Gozo, Malta | London, England

http://www.checkmate-show.com/ - This 10 player format is inspired by the hit BBC program Master Game from the 1980's. The series is built around world class players and their matches as they progress through a specially staged tournament.Series II - Nigel Short, Richard Rapport, Alexandra Kosteniuk, Maxim Rodshtein, Anna and Mariya Muzychuk, Pia Cramling, David Smerdon, Aryan Tari, Elizabeth Paehtz.Series I - Nigel Short, Arkadij Naiditsch, Richárd Rapport, Wenjun Ju, Jovanka Houska, Tiger Hillarp-Persson, Nino Maisuradze, Irina Krush, Elisabeth Pähtz and Igor Lysyj .

With funds provided by the generosity of the late Sir George Thomas (now administered by the British Chess Educational Trust) the English Chess Federation annually awards shields to schools which have shown outstanding achievements or enthusiasm in chess. Commencing 1982 inscribed chess boards have been substituted for shields. Recommendations for awards should be forwarded (via the appropriate Union if in England, or via the national organisations for Scotland or Wales) to: John Wickham, 55 Shakespeare Way, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6SL Email: j.r.wickham@btinternet.com

Euston, London

Advised on the chess content of Rhum and Clay's adaptation of Stefan Zweig's The Royal Game: a one man show performed by three actors and a drummer. This premiered at the New Diorama Theatre in Euston.

London, United Kingdom

Teaching chess weekly to adult members of U3A from beginner level through to club level (0-90).

Southwark, London

Advised cast on the chess content of the musical and wrote the chess content for the programme

Hastings, Sussex

Promoted the implementation of and encouraged participation in the universal membership scheme and developed appropriate strategies with the Director of Finance. Had overall responsibility for the: National Counties Team Championships, National Club Championships, National Counties Team Rapidplay Championship, County and District Correspondence Chess Championships, the Adjudication Service, Chess for the Disabled, Chess in Prisons, Chess for Senior Citizens and the Master Points system. Provided delegates to appropriate bodies associated with the Federation such as the British Federation for Correspondence Chess and the British Chess Problem Society. Is responsible for any ECF Internet Chess Playing Service. Was responsible for the work of the Manager of Grading and Rating, the Manager of Arbiters and the Manager of Chess in Prisons.

For the first time in twenty-five years the UK hosted a world class chess tournament, as the London Chess Classic made its debut at Olympia from 8-15 December 2009. I was the organiser of the Festival, with up to 500 participants, until 2012.

Elstree

Advised Director Guy Ritchie and cast on the chess content of the film

Pairings and dispute resolution.

Ma, Creative Writing

Ba, Writing

Activities and Societies: Paid Sabbatical: Academic Officer for the student Union, MUSU, from 2003-2004

Certificate, Photography