Digital Game Technology B.V. (DGT), a company well-known in the chess world for providing innovative chess products such as electronic chessboards, computers and chess clocks, is organizing a DGT e-board seminar during the 2026 FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.
Become a certified DGT e-Board operator!
This seminar is intended for federations, arbiters, organizers, and anyone interested in learning how to operate a DGT e-Board.
- Held alongside the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Two-morning on-site seminar
- Presented by international arbiters Arno Eliëns and Frans Peeters
- Venue: Silk Road Expo Complex
- Dates: September 17-18, 2026
- Time: Mornings on both days
- Price: €50
- Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge or experience is required to participate in the DGT e-Board seminar.
During the seminar, you will learn about:
- DGT e-Boards and e-Pieces: product overview and use cases
- Hardware setup, connections, and tournament preparation
- DGT LiveChess: setup, features, and daily operation
- Broadcasting live games: local, online, cloud, and platform integration
- Troubleshooting, advanced tips, and Q&A
Upon completing the seminar, you will receive your official DGT Certification and become a certified DGT e-Board operator.
The course will be conducted in English.