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FIDE President Is Sanctioned. Who Is Running Chess Now?The EU sanctioned FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich on Wednesday. By nightfall he had suspended his own powers, handed the federation to a five-time World Champion, and turned this fall's election upside down.July 23, 2026·4 min read

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov Is Back. But Why Is He Challenging Russia's Own Candidate?The most colourful character in chess returns with a big promise.July 21, 2026·4 min read

'A Great Boost': Buettner Campaign Seeks To Woo Rosenstein Supporters After ECU ElectionThe German businessman Jan Henric Buettner claims he wants to unite those opposing Arkady Dvorkovich.July 20, 2026·4 min read

Judit Polgar, The Leading Light Of Women's Chess, Nominated for Hungarian PresidencyFew figures have illuminated the world of chess like Judit Polgar. Now, Polgar's remarkable journey may be taking an unexpected turn, with a nomination to become Hungary's next president.July 19, 2026·4 min read

Dvorkovich Congratulates Zurab For Key European Chess Union Election VictoryThe result and the message have sparked debate over the future direction of European chess.July 19, 2026·3 min read

FIDE Election Battle Spills Into Race For Control Of European ChessFirst, it was the Americas, and specifically Peru. Now rival camps are treating the vote to control Europe's governing body as a crucial test of strength. Has the upcoming ECU election become a proxy battleground for the global campaign?July 13, 2026·6 min read

Peru Becomes Unlikely Flashpoint In FIDE Presidential RaceThe hunt for votes has started in South America and allegations are flying.July 7, 2026·5 min read

Dvorkovich Launches Bid For Third FIDE Term With Billionaire Turlov As Running MateThe head of the international chess federation faces his most competitive election yet with two opponents already declared. But he does have a billionaire onside.June 29, 2026·8 min read

How The FIDE Election Works: Sport's Most Bitter And Backstabbing Vote ExplainedThe election to be head of the world chess federation is, fittingly, quite like a game of chess.June 26, 2026·6 min read

FIDE Election Race Hots Up As Both Rosenstein And Buettner Announce CandidacyCampaigning officially begins for the top job in chess as two strong candidates announce their intention to stand.June 26, 2026·6 min read

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