Dirty Chess Politics, Complete Incompetence, or Something Else? By Paul Truong One of the big problems in chess is there is so much corruption, incompetence, and hanky panky when it comes to the governance aspect of the game. I recently visited the Chess Hall of Fame for the Opening of a Women’s Chess Exhibition. I was […]
Chaos within Singapore Chess Federation

Singapore Chess Fed could have new leaders Series of controversy leads to council meeting that could see current leaders being voted out Seow Bei Yi PUBLISHEDJAN 27, 2016, 5:00 AM SGT A series of disputes at the Singapore Chess Federation (SCF) could see its current leaders, less than six months into their two-year term, voted […]
“Philippine Chess Is Very Sick”

Quo vadis, PH chess? By Samuel D. Estimo Philippine Daily Inquirer 03:11 AM November 17th, 2015 PHILIPPINE chess is sick. Very sick. Former Surigao Rep. Prospero Pichay, the chair, president and Fide delegate of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP), has gone separate ways with his secretary general, Cavite Rep. Abraham Tolentino, making […]
False claim by the NCFP

GARCIA: NO TRUTH TO NCFP CLAIM ON SOAugust 14, 2014Written by Ed AndayaPublished in Other Sports LIES, lies, lies. These were the words of Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richie Garcia in reaction to claims that the government sports agency will withhold financial assistance to the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) if it […]
The devastating effect of Chess Politics
Lasting memory of KazanFriday, June 20, 2014 00:00 THE 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia will never be remembered by local sports fans for the many outstanding performances and record-breaking feats by well-known athletes with names like Lewis, Bailey, Agassi and Miller. It will be remembered for the controversial defeat of boxer Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco […]
What are the chances of Kasparov winning the FIDE election?

What are the chances of Kasparov winning the FIDE election? Probably under 50% Around 50% Maybe better than 50% For sure 100% Who is Garry Kasparov? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Will politics derail chess growth momentum in the Philippines?

Short summary: NCFP President Pichay backs Kasparov while NCFP Secretary General Tolentino backs Ilyumzhinov! MANILA, Philippines – The battle lines have been drawn between incumbent World Chess Federation (FIDE) president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and challenger, former world champion Garry Kasparov, with the Philippines caught in the crossfire. Both Ilyumzhinov, who is seeking his sixth straight term […]
FIDE announcement

FIDE has noticed several coordinated and politically motivated articles on certain websites, spreading false rumours and devaluating FIDE’s efforts in securing funds for the World Championship Cycle. FIDE would like to remind to certain “chess journalists” who create false impressions that, only in the last 4 years, FIDE has secured and delivered more than 10 […]
Sutovsky: I am fed up with a hypocrisy!

President of ACP GM Emil Sutovsky discussed on Facebook why it is difficult to find the sponsorship for the FIDE World Championship Match 2014. https://www.facebook.com/emil.sutovsky/posts/10152243539044681 I am fed up with a hypocrisy. A lot of superficial and insincere attempts to explain – why nobody is willing to put up something like 5 Million USD for […]
Amazing Reception in Mexico for Kasparov & KCF!

Amazing Reception in Mexico for Kasparov & KCF! There is so much to report from Mexico that we’re breaking it up into three separate reports, one for each day of Kasparov’s visit! We knew Mexico was excited about Garry Kasparov’s visit to launch the new Kasparov Chess Foundation center and to campaign for FIDE president. […]