93 National Federations Now Support the “One World. One Vision.” Team! In the past years, China has been ranked among the top 5 nations in the country top ranking list. In the recent years, China is emerging as an organizer for several top-level … Read More
2010 FIDE Election
One World. One Vision
News
We welcome the support of the National Federations of Aruba and Barbados!
92 National Federations Now Support the “One World. One Vision.” Team! We would like to thank the 92 National Federations who have come forth to support Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and the “One World. One Vision.” Team! We will provide you with more … Read More
Working Visit of the FIDE President to Singapore
The FIDE President arrived in Singapore on a working visit where he met with the FIDE General Secretary, President of the local Chess Federation Ignatius Leong. During their discussion the issues of Chess in Schools programme as well as chess development … Read More
Chess to Become Part of the School Curriculum in Vietnam!
The FIDE President , Head of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov arrived in Vietnam on a working visit. At the airport Thang Shon Niat he was met by the President of the country Nguyen Minh Triet, the Secretary of the City Council Le Thanh Hai and the Mayor … Read More
KIRSAN KEEPS HIS PROMISES!
The FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has kept all his promises given during his working visits of this summer. Let’s remind you that in August he inaugurated two tournaments – the 1st UMADA Cup (Trinidad and Tobago, prize fund 40000 USD) and the … Read More
12 Grants for Young Talents from Malaysia
On the 27th of August the FIDE President, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov arrived in the capital of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur on a working visit. In the morning he had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the … Read More
Kirsan Announces Sponsorship Package of Two Million US Dollars for the Next Two Years!
Wonderful news ! FIDE President's visit to Beirut has brought excellent results. After several meetings and high-level talks he announced the sponsorship package worth 2 million US dollars for the next two years. " According to this agreement with … Read More
90 National Federations Now Support the “One World. One Vision.” Team!
We welcome the support of the National Federations of India and Sri Lanka! We would like to thank the 90 National Federations who have come forth to support Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and the “One World. One Vision.” Team! We will provide you with more … Read More
Is Chessbase Being Fair?
Chessbase published an article submitted by the Karpov campaign stating many incorrect things about the Cyprus issue. You can find this article here: http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=6581 In response to this article, the President of … Read More
88 National Federations Support Kirsan Ilyumzhinov – Thank You Moldova!
The Moldova Chess Federation Officially Announces Their Support for the "One World. One Vision." Team. The Moldova Chess Federation has officially announced its participation in the 39th Chess Olympiad, which shall take place in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Starting … Read More
Inside the Campaign
President, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
KIRSAN ILYUMZHINOV President of World Chess Federation (Since November 1995) President and Head of Republic of Kalmykia (from Oct. 2005) Born: April 5, 1962. Ethnic background: Kalmyk Education: Moscow State Institute of Foreign Relations (MGIMO) Degrees … [Read More...]
FIDE Deputy President, Georgios Makropoulos
GEORGIOS MAKROPOULOS FIDE Deputy President Born: September, 29, 1953 Ethnic background: Greek Degrees and Titles: International Master (IM), Grandmaster (GM) norm in Banco di Roma 1980 Career history Since 1976: journalist for the Athens-based … [Read More...]
FIDE General Secretary, Ignatius Leong
General Secretary: IGNATIUS LEONG Titles: Commonwealth Chess Association President Asean Chess Confederation President Commonwealth Chess Association President Singapore Chess Federation President Biography Facts organized his first local open … [Read More...]
Treasurer, Nigel Freeman
Treasurer: Nigel Freeman President of the Bermuda Chess Association FIDE Treasurer Since 2006 Born: Aylesbury, UK, in 1954. Education: Harrow School, Cambridge University, M.A. in History. Career History From university, he joined the Hong Kong … [Read More...]
Candidate for FIDE Vice President, Beatriz Marinello
Beatriz Marinello Candidate for FIDE Vice President General Secretary FIDE Americas Woman International Master (WIM) Born: May 14, 1964 Ethnic background: Latin American (Born in Chile, Based in the United States) Degrees and Titles Woman International … [Read More...]
Vice President, Lewis Ncube
Vice President: Lewis Ncube Born: February, 22, 1958 in the Zambian Capital City of Lusaka. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (U.M.I.S.T) in the United … [Read More...]
Press Room
Karpov pledges “$4 Million for Chess, but With a Catch” (NY Times Article)
Below is part of a recently published article in the New York Times. You can read the entire article at the New York Times website. Link included below. New York Times July 18, 2010 $4 Million for Chess, but With a Catch By DYLAN LOEB MCCLAIN As the election for the top positions in the World Chess Federation nears, both of the campaigns have promised money to finance chess programs and tournaments around the world. Kirsan Ilyzumzhinov, the incumbent president, was the first to make … Read More
“Chess Review: Chess Federations of 60 Nations Want Kirsan Ilyumzhinov for Another Term as FIDE President”
Wed Jul 7, 2010 4:09am EDT MOSCOW and LONDON, Jul 07 (MARKET WIRE) -- The chess federations of 60 countries have come out in support of World Chess Federation (FIDE) President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov's re-election bid. In the past week, Ilyumzhinov has received endorsements from the national chess federations of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Turkmenistan and Andorra. The FIDE presidential elections are to be held this September in the Siberian city of Khanty-Mansiysk. Each of the 161 member … Read More
Kirsan at World Championship (Interview)
Interview by GM Ventzislav Inkiov (From World Championship Match Official Website) Mr. President, it's a well known fact that several countries applied to organize this World Chess Championship match. Why was Sofia chosen? For several reasons. Bulgaria is a country with strong chess traditions. One of the very few having World Champions in all categories – men, women, seniors. And this happened quite recently in a short time frame, providing ground for representatives of international media … Read More