Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Grandmaster Sergey Karjakin in Novo-Ogarevo. The Russian leader congratulated Karjakin on sports achievements, and also thanked him for the development of chess. “I want to thank you for what you are doing...
Karjakin: “I respect Vladimir Putin as a Strong President”
Chess grandmaster Karjakin takes up Putin offer for civil servant role Published time: 13 Mar, 2017 17:00 Chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin has accepted President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to join the Civil Chamber of the Russian Federation. On Monday morning...
Vladimir Putin greets Belaya Ladya participants
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to everyone taking part in the Belaya Ladya national open chess tournament between school teams. The message is published on the official site of the Russian President. “It is important that the...
Vladimir Putin awards a medal to Andrey Filatov
RUSSIAN CHESS FEDERATION PRESIDENT ANDREY FILATOV HONORED WITH STATE AWARD Moscow, 16 May 2016 Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on awarding the President of the Russian Chess Federation and Vice President of the International Chess Federation Andrey...
Vladimir Putin: A big supporter of chess in Russia
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN OPENS THE CHESS SECTION OF THE SIRIUS EDUCATIONAL CENTRE Sochi, 10 May 2016 – A new Chess section has opened today at the Sirius Educational Centre. The launch of the project was announced by Chairman...
The investigation into the legality of the Kasparov-Leong contract continues
Putin’s Press Relishes Chess Icon Garry Kasparov’s Bribery Scandal Pillar of Moscow’s intellectual set banned for paying for delegate support for FIDE Presidency By Mikhail Klikushin • 11/02/15 11:00am World-renowned chess legend Garry Kasparov spends most days in his $3.5...
Vladimir Putin greets Belaya Ladya finalists
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the finalists in the Belaya Ladya tournament. The text is published on the official site of the Russian President. “This competition has a longstanding history and brings together talented young people...
World Championship Closing Ceremony in Sochi
Special photos from the World Championship Closing Ceremony in Sochi by Karlovich www.fide.com Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Putin, Carlsen, and Anand
Russian President Vladimir Putin Took Part in the Closing Ceremony of the World Chess Championship November 25, 2014 – The closing ceremony of the World Chess Championship between Magnus Calrsen (Norway) and Viswanathan Anand (India), won by Carlsen 6.5-4.5,...
Putin with Carlsen and Anand at the Sochi WC Closing Ceremony
Closing Ceremony of the World Chess ChampionshipNov 25, 2014 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin took part in the closing ceremony of the 2014 match to determine the World Chess Champion. Press release and photos by the Presidential...