♟️ About the Organizer

IA/IM Vladimir Poley is a Stockholm-based chess organizer, International Master, International Arbiter, trainer, and chess teacher. FIDE awarded him the International Master title in 1996. His FIDE record also lists the FIDE Arbiter title from 2016 and the International Arbiter title from 2019. It additionally records the FIDE Trainer title from 2011 and Lead School Instructor qualification from 2021.

Vladimir Poley combines tournament organization with chess education and competitive play. He founded and chairs the Stockholm chess club SS 4 Springare. The club organizes junior competitions, training groups, school chess activities, chess camps, and other events for young players. Its official board page lists him as chair, while its current schedule identifies him as one of the club’s active chess teachers.

His professional background also includes chess administration in Belarus. His official biography states that he served as president of the Belarus Chess Federation from 1996 to 2001. After moving to Sweden, he continued his work as a coach, club leader, organizer, and chess educator. His current projects operate through Poleychess, Chess in School, and SS 4 Springare.

🏆 Chess Events and Activities

Vladimir Poley organizes the Young Talents series of GM and IM norm tournaments in the Stockholm area. The project creates round-robin competitions where qualified players can compete for International Master and Grandmaster norms. FIDE introduced the initiative as part of the Schackelit Sverige project, developed by Vladimir Poley and Saida Trost with support from Swedish chess clubs.

The tournaments take place at Hotel Stockholm North by First Hotels in Upplands Väsby. Current 2026 listings include GM and IM events in January, March, May, August, and October. Vladimir Poley works on the series with IA and International Organizer Sergii Larkin. Tournament records list Poley as organizer, tournament contact, and arbiter for several editions.

The May 2026 program included separate GM and IM tournaments with nine rounds. The Stockholm Chess Federation published Vladimir Poley as the main Swedish contact for player participation. Players can contact him directly regarding entry conditions, availability, and future editions of the norm-tournament series.

He also organizes junior events through SS 4 Springare. The SS 4 Springare Junior Grand Prix 2026 offered separate classes based on age and experience. The program included competitive rapid sections and beginner groups. FIDE lists Vladimir Poley as chief arbiter for the rated section, while the official invitation names him as the event contact.

🌍 Chess Training and Youth Development

Chess education forms a central part of Vladimir Poley’s work. His Chess in School program offers instruction for beginners, school pupils, competitive players, and adults. The available programs include Chess for Beginners, Chess for School, Chess Pro, and Chess for Business.

Through SS 4 Springare, he teaches chess at schools and training locations across the Stockholm region. The club schedule includes beginner, advanced, elite, and girls’ groups. It also connects school-based instruction with club activity and tournament participation.

His training work gives young players a route from introductory lessons to competitive chess. Students can join regular classes, play in junior events, and progress toward stronger national and international competitions. His current tournament projects also provide ambitious players with access to norm-level competition in Sweden.