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Ignatius Leong

(Singapore). Born 1956.

Awarded the titles of International Arbiter (1979), International Organiser (1995) and FIDE Senior Trainer (2004).

President, Singapore Chess Federation (2007-2015) and Founding President, ASEAN Chess Confederation (2000-2015).

FIDE Vice President (2002-2006), FIDE General Secretary (2005-2014).

Currently the FIDE Calendar Administrator, Chairman of the FIDE Central Board of Commissions and Chairman of the FIDE Qualification Commission.

Chief Arbiter in numerous competitions; namely, Chess Olympiad 2004 & 2008, World Cup 2000 & 2013.