MOSCOW CHESS FEDERATION
12 Begovaya St., Moscow, Russia, 125284
+7 (495) 945-75-22; moschess@mail.ru

Boris Johnson
Mayor of London
Dear Mayor Johnson,
Moscow, like London, is one of the world’s chess capitals, and Moscow Chess Federation applauds London for hosting the first Grand Prix in the new World Chess Championship Cycle.
Now London can build upon the Grand Prix and presence of the top world’s grandmasters by supporting chess in the city’s schools and chess clubs. It has been proven that playing chess has a beneficial impact on academic performance in schools and London could play a key role in the revival of the sport in England – a country with a proud history in the game. And London is nearly as cold and wet as Moscow during the dark winter months. What better sport than chess to occupy our efforts?!
I am delighted to invite you to visit the tournament that is currently taking place at Simpson’s-in-the-Strand between 12 of the world’s top grandmasters. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to attend on any day prior to the tournament’s conclusion on 3 October.
Thank you for supporting chess,
Sincerely,
Vladimir Palikhata,
President
Moscow Chess Federation
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