In the wake of the European Union imposing official sanctions on FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, Kazakhstani businessman and chess organizer Timur Turlov has officially announced his bid to run for …
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The 7-Vote Reality Check: Why Wadim Rosenstein’s FIDE Dream Is Already Running Out of Moves
by pinnedrookWhen the votes were counted at the European Chess Union General Assembly in Bucharest, one result stood out above all others. The ticket led by Bachar Kouatly, the political project …
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New Sponsors Bringing Russian Influence to German Chess Federation?
by pinnedrookA little-known German company has poured millions into elite chess. Its partners, business ties, and global footprint are drawing increasing scrutiny. After the ChessBase deal with Freedom Finance, another Germany-based …
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Malcolm Pein has announced his bid to lead a ticket aimed at transforming FIDE into a modern, self-sustaining, and independent NGO. A prominent figure in the chess world, Pein is …
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The Candidates Crisis: Rosenstein’s Generous Rescue Offer or a Political Move?
by L'immortaleWith less than ten days remaining until the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIDE Candidates and Women’s Candidates Tournaments, the chess world has been plunged into a state of high-level …