Dear friends,
As the Governor of the Region of Central Macedonia, it is a great pleasure for me to welcome all participants to the “FIDE Grand Prix” 2013 in Thessaloniki.
We are happy and honored to be the hosts of such an exceptional sporting event and to welcome the top chess players from around the world in our region. Just as in the case of other numerous sporting and entertainment events held in Thessaloniki and in Central Macedonia, we will do our best to make the “FIDE Grand Prix” 2013 one of the best organized and exciting chess events in the world.
I am certain that the chess fans of Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia will attend and support with enthusiasm the “FIDE Grand Prix”. I am also confident that the organizers and the citizens of the City of Thessaloniki will welcome the participants and will provide any assistance needed so that the “FIDE Grand Prix” will be held under the best possible conditions.
It is my wish that through this sports meeting, the participants will not only experience magnificent chess competitions but also have the opportunity to meet and appreciate in person both the unique historical and the modern character of Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia.
I would like to congratulate the “FIDE Grand Prix” organizers for choosing the City of Thessaloniki for hosting this tournament.
I strongly believe that this occasion will mark the beginning of a fruitful and fertile collaboration with FIDE in forthcoming events. To all the participants, I salute your commitment and I wish you all the best in the games.
Enjoy your stay in the City of Thessaloniki.
The Governor of the Region of Central Macedonia
Apostolos Tzitzikostas
http://thessaloniki2013.fide.com
This will be an exciting grand prix.