Kasparov’s shameless accusations Following FIDE’s announcement that there are still no bidders for the World Championship Match 2014, Garry Kasparov seized the opportunity to lash a series of shameless statements through his twitter feed. Kasparov said that: “FIDE never...
New FIDE WOM world class initiatives for girls
The FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM) announced a new world class initiative to promote and further women’s chess. It is co-sponsored by FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, WOM, Webster University, and the Susan Polgar Foundation. As part of this...
FIDE Election: It’s official, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov vs Garry Kasparov!
FIDE has received, within the specified deadline of 11 May, 17:00 UTC+2, the following two (2) Presidential Tickets of Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Garry Kasparov for the upcoming FIDE elections 2014: a) Nominated by 56 national federations, the Presidential Ticket...
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...
Major initiative for Women’s Chess (Europe)
On behalf of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM), it is my pleasure to announce a new world class initiative to promote and further women’s chess. It is co-sponsored by FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, WOM, Webster University, and...
Major initiative for Women’s Chess (Asia)
On behalf of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess (WOM), it is my pleasure to announce a new world class initiative to promote and further women’s chess. It is co-sponsored by FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, WOM, Webster University, and...
FIDE President’s working visit to Vietnam
On April 20 the FIDE President arrived on a working visit to Vietnam. In Binh Duong province he had a meeting with ex-President of the country Mr. Nguyen Minh Triet. As it is known several years ago two presidents...
FIDE President’s Rapid Chess Cup in Ingushetia
FIDE President’s Rapid Chess Cup in Ingushetia Monday, 14 April 2014 13:18 On April 13 the FIDE President arrived to Republic of Ingushetia (Russia). In Nazran he participated in the closing ceremony of FIDE President’s Rapid Chess Cup together...
FIDE President in the Philippines
On April 11 the FIDE President arrived to Manila where he met with Florencio Campomanes Jr. and Irma Campomanes. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov spoke about about the Chess in Schools Programme, perspectives of chess to join the Oympic family and other...