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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 a major geopolitical development impacting global sports governance, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has been officially included in the European Union’s 21st sanctions package. The decision marks a significant escalation …

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 …

Following the proposal for EU sanctions against FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, the FIDE Council held an urgent session to address the mandatory implementation of the Court of Arbitration for Sport …

According to a report published by EUobserver on June 10, 2026, the European Commission has proposed adding Arkady Dvorkovich, the Russian president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), to the …

Today is the official deadline given by the Court of Arbitration of Sport to the Russian Chess Federation (RCF) and FIDE, George Mastrokoukos reminded on Twitter/X. “The RCF is still …

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 …