FIDE Presidential Board in Elista FIDE held it’s Second Quarter Presidential Board Meeting in Elista at the same time as celebrating its President, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s 50th Birthday. Amongst the celebrations, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov was awarded the title of Hero of...
A trio share first at Elista Rapid
Elista RapidSource: ChessToday.net On 3-5 April there was a rapid tournament in Elista, in honour of Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s 50th birthday. This tournament was also a part of the Rapid Cup of Russia series. Mainly the Russian players competed. Final...
IA Namruev to be a new Special Representative in City Chess
IA Namruev to be a new Special Representative in City Chess Today by the decree of Alexey Orlov, the Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, Vyacheslav Namruev was appointed to the position of the Special Representative of Republic of...
Ilyumzhinov Refuses Job
Ilyumzhinov Refuses Job25 October 2010Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, who governed the republic of Kalmykia for 17 years before deciding not to seek a new term last month, refused on Sunday to become the prime minister of the local government — a...
Chess Fashion
These fabulous chess dresses which were seen at the Chess Fashion Show, were designed, sewn, and modeled by members of the Chess School in Kalmykia. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
New Head of Kalmykia?
The President of the Russian Federation proposed Alexey Orlov to the position of the Head of the Republic of KalmykiaTuesday, 21 September 2010 09:22www.FIDE.com The President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev submitted for consideration of Narodny Khural (Parliament)...
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov Resigns as President of Kalmykia To Focus On FIDE
Disclaimer: As a matter of fairness, I will publish articles, letters, and information from both parties when I receive them. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov Resigns as President of Kalmykia To Focus On FIDESeptember 7, 2010 Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the President of Kalmykia...
Vietname supports President Ilyumzhinov
Vietnam wants to boost cooperation with KalmykiaUpdated : 9:27 AM, 08/30/2010 Vietnam wants to boost cooperation with Kalmyk, said President Nguyen Minh Triet at a reception for visiting President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov in Ho Chi Minh City on August 29....
International Day of Chess
The Tournament dedicated to the International Day of ChessThursday, 23 July 2009 10:56 Each year on July 20 the International Day of chess is celebrated all over the world. Chess – the only sport that has its own holiday....
Kalmykia bound
Russia-bound to make their movesMiki PerkinsApril 7, 2009 ON THE plains of the Russian republic of Kalmykia, which straddles the vast steppe region of south-eastern Europe, chess is everything. The head of this tiny republic is also the president...