World Chess Federation congratulates the FIDE President on his birthday! FIDE family wishes Kirsan Ilyumzhinov all the best to continue with the same unfailing energy and commitment to work for the good of chess. On this special day the...
FIDE President Ilyumzhinov: Anand one of the strongest and greatest players of modern times
Viswanathan Anand one of the greatest of modern times: FIDE presidentSusan Ninan, TNN | Apr 1, 2014, 01.22 AM IST CHENNAI: After losing his crown to challenger Magnus Carlsen without winning a single game on home turf in November...
All smile for Anand as he earned a rematch against Carlsen
FIDE World Candidates Tournament 2014Турнир претендентов ФИДЕ 2014(11.03-01.04.2014) FIDE World Candidates Tournament concluded Viswanathan Anand concluded the FIDE Candidates Tournament with a draw against Peter Svidler for a total of 8,5/14 points. FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov made the honorary...
FIDE President visits Chinese Taipei
On the 27th March the FIDE President visited Chinese Taipei. He held meetings with the Chairman of the Chinese Taipei Chess Association Mr. Tsai Szu-Chuen and its General Secretary, Mr. Liu Ko-Fei. Chairman Szu-Chuen informed that they are doing...
FIDE President’s visit to Japan
On March 26, during the working trip around the Far Eastern countries, the FIDE President arrived to Japan. In Tokio he met with Ms. Miyoko Watai, President of Japan Chess Association, and Mr. Yasumasa Nojiri, Secretary of the Association....
FIDE President’s working visit to Seoul
On March 24, the FIDE President arrived to Seoul where he met with Ms. Hyun In Suk, President of South Korean Chess Federation, and Mr. Ji-Young Kim, Chairman of NOC Foreign Affairs Commission. The both sides discussed the implementation...
FIDE President Ilyumzhinov and Judit Polgar in Georgia
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili received representatives of the chess community – President of the International Chess Federation Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and renowned Hungarian chess grandmaster Judit Polgár – at the Georgian Government Building on March 16, 2014. Sports...
Interview with FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov from the Candidates Tournament
Chessdom: Here we are with the FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Mr. Ilyumzhinov, Khanty Mansiysk is hosting once again the world’s chess elite. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: Yes, Khanty Mansiysk has turned into a “Chess Mecca”. Since 2005, when I signed an...
FIDE President in Khanty-Mansiysk
On March 12, the FIDE President arrived to Khanty-Mansiysk for the opening ceremony of Candidates’ Tournament. Before the official part of the ceremony, President Ilyumzhinov visited the office of Gazpromneft-Khantos, one of the main sponsors of Ugra CF in...
FIDE President visits Mexico
On February 28, the FIDE President concluding his tour around the countries of Central America arrived to Mexico. President met with the Deputy Director of National Commission of Physical Culture and Sports of Mexico (CONADE) Mr. Juan Manuel Garduno...