Vladimir Putin’s presence puts Carlsen in a spot ‘It’s a difficult situation,’ Carlsen said, when asked if it was awkward for him to receive the award from Putin Aniek Paul Sochi, Russia: When world chess champion Magnus Carlsen made...
Putin to attend Carlsen – Anand match in Sochi
Putin to Go to Carlsen’s World Cup Match17.10.2014 – Oslo Dagbladet has confirmed that Russian president Vladimir Putin will watch Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen’s World Cup match against Vishy Anand in Sochi between 7 – 28 November. Ukraine...
Putin: Kasparov is a very good politician, but he’s a great chess player
Putin Questions Kasparov’s Political SkillsOct. 09 2014 18:51 NOVOCHEBOKSARSK — Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned Garry Kasparov’s skills as a politician on Thursday … “He’s not made a very good politician, but he’s a great chess player,” Putin told...
Russian President Putin congratulates FIDE President
The President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin congratulates Kirsan Ilyumzhinov on his re-election to the post of FIDE President. Dear Kirsan Nikolayevich! Let me congratulate you on your re-election to the post of the FIDE President. The election victory...
Norway vs Russia, Kasparov vs Putin
Controversy hits chess Olympics in NorwayJuly 17, 2014 1:51pm The chess Olympic games in Norway next month could be under threat following the organisers’ decision to exclude the Russian women’s team, the current champions, who were not registered in...
Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand receive state awards from the President of Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On National Awards of the Russian Federation to Foreign Citizens. The awards were presented for the recipients’ great contribution to expanding friendship and cooperation with the Russian Federation and to the development...
Russia’s President Putin at Belaya Ladya tournament with Karpov, Ilyumzhinov, Filatov
President of Russia Vladimir Putin at Belaya Ladya tournamentTuesday, 03 June 2014 06:27 Sochi, June 2nd 2014. President of Russia Vladimir Putin positively views the revival of grass roots chess education tradition in Russian schools. President Putin spoke today...
Kasparov’s relentless attack on Putin, Obama, and Hillary Clinton
Kasparov: ‘Carter looks like Churchill in comparison’ to ObamaRyan Sager March 16, 2014 For running commentary on Russia and the vote in Crimea, you might want to follow chess champion turned democracy activist Garry Kasparov. Tonight, amid his usual...
Kasparov blasts President Obama again about Russia
Garry Kasparov blasts Obama admin. response to Russian military in UkraineBy Kellan HowellThe Washington TimesSaturday, March 1, 2014 Former World Chess champion and political activist, Garry Kasparov, took to social media to express his outrage over Obama administrator’s assessment...