FIDE Elections

The Buettner–Pein ticket called on FIDE and its Electoral Commission to respond to a series of formal submissions concerning the integrity, neutrality and transparency of the 2026 FIDE Presidential election. …

When the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) suspended the Chess Federation of Russia (CFR) from FIDE, it drew a clear legal line. FIDE’s leadership has now chosen to cross …

FIDE’s presidential election has not officially begun, yet it already risks becoming one of the most controversial in the organization’s modern history. Within the space of just a few days, …

Two Continents. Two Defeats. One Difficult Road to FIDE. Every political campaign eventually reaches a moment when perception collides with reality. For Wadim Rosenstein’s bid for the FIDE presidency, that …

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 …

When 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 …

The official campaign period for the 2026 International Chess Federation (FIDE) presidential elections has commenced. National chess federations will cast their votes during the upcoming FIDE General Assembly in Uzbekistan …

As the 2026 European Chess Union (ECU) elections approach, serious questions are being raised regarding the ticket headed by Lukasz Turlej, the current Secretary General of FIDE and a contracted …

A 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 …

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 …