ACP and FIDE agreed on close cooperation Friday, 20 January 2012 08:54www.fide.comOn Thursday January 19th, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov met with the newly elected ACP President GM Emil Sutovsky. The meeting took place after preliminary talks b…
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ACP and FIDE agreed on close cooperation
Published by January 20th, 2012 in ACP, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess and Sutovsky. 0 CommentsLetter from GM Ehlvest
Published by December 22nd, 2011 in Estonia, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDear Mr President! I am writing to thank you for your visit to Tallinn. Despite very short notice of the visit we were able to organize meetings with parties of your interest. I got very positive feedback from Ministry of Education and also from our…
Letter from GM Ehlvest
Published by December 22nd, 2011 in Ehlvest, Estonia, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDear Mr President! I am writing to thank you for your visit to Tallinn. Despite very short notice of the visit we were able to organize meetings with parties of your interest. I got very positive feedback from Ministry of Education and also from our…
FIDE President at the South African Junior Chess Championships
Published by December 13th, 2011 in Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, South Africa and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFIDE President at the South African Junior Chess Championships FIDE President arrived on a working visit to South Africa where he participated in the opening ceremony of the South African Junior Chess Championships in Port Elizabeth. At the ceremony …
FIDE President in Kyrgyzstan
Published by December 10th, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Kyrgyzstan and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKirsan Ilyumzhinov in Kyrgyzstan On December 8th, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov arrived on a working visit in Bishkek where he met with the President of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr Almazbek Atambayev. FIDE President congratulated Mr Atambayev on his recent inauguration a…
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov in Latvia
Published by December 6th, 2011 in Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Latvia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKirsan Ilyumzhinov in Latvia On December the 5th FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov arrived in Riga, Latvia. There he had a meeting with Mrs. Solvita Āboltiņa, Chairman of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia, and Mr. Ivan Klementiev, Chairman of the …
Women’s World Championship Closing Ceremony
Published by December 1st, 2011 in Albania, Gorbachev, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana and Women's World Championship. 0 CommentsThe closing ceremony of the World Women’s Chess Championship match was held in the spectacular Presidential Palace in the capital of Albania Tirana on the evening of the 30th of November.The ceremony was attended by Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, the…
Global Peace Convention
Published by November 29th, 2011 in Global, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Peace and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsOn the 29th of November FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov continued his visit to South Korea. He attended the opening ceremony of the 3rd Convention of the Global Peace Foundation and presented a speech.The Foundation is located in Washington D.C. …
FIDE President congratulates the Chess Queen
Published by November 26th, 2011 in Albania, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsMoscow, 25 November 2011GM Hou YifanWomen’s World Chess ChampionDear Hou Yifan!Let me on behalf of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), its Presidential Board and myself personally cordially congratulate you on retaining the title in the match vs Kone…
FIDE President in Uruguay
Published by November 2nd, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess and Uraguay. 0 CommentsFIDE President in Uruguay Wednesday, 02 November 2011 08:51 The FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov arrived in Montevideo to attend the opening ceremony of the 2nd edition of the Latin American Cup. This year this event with Kirsan Ilyumzhi…
Central Asia Chess Cup of the FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
Published by October 25th, 2011 in Asia, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments1st Central Asia Chess Cup of the FIDE President Kirsan IlyumzhinovOct 25, 2011 The 1st Central Asia Chess Cup of the FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov is taking place on 17-27th October in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The management of the tournament is carri…
Dubai Sports Council boost for Asian chess
Published by October 3rd, 2011 in Asia, Dubai, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDubai Sports Council boost for Asian chessAsian Cities Chess Team Championship for Dubai CupBy StaffPublished Monday, October 03, 2011The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) will henceforth be the sponsor for the Asian Cities Chess Team Championship that will b…
Meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev
Published by October 1st, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Mikhail Gorbachev and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsMeeting with Mikhail GorbachevThe FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov had a meeting with Mr. Mikhail Gorbachev, former President of the USSR. The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shared with Mr. Ilyumzhinov his creative plans on writing a new book about his …
Chess in the spotlight in KM
Published by August 28th, 2011 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess and World Cup. 0 CommentsNATALIA KOMAROVA: WE WISH THAT CHESS WOULD TAKE A LEAD IN THE SOCIAL AND SPORT LIFE OF THE OKRUG
The Governor of the Khanty Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug Ugra Natalia Komarova and the President of the World Chess Federation Kirsan Ilyumzhinov welcomed t…
Greetings from FIDE President
Published by August 27th, 2011 in FIDE, Khanty-Mansiysk, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess and World Cup. 0 CommentsGreetings of the the President of the World Chess Federation FIDE
Dear ladies and gentlemen! On behalf of the World Chess Federation let me heartily welcome the participants and guests of the World Chess Cup 2011. The hospitable Khanty-Mansiysk pu…
Final move: Gaddafi says goodbye to chess buddy
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Muammar Gaddafi and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFinal move: Gaddafi says goodbye to chess buddy
As checkmate nears for the Libyan dictator he calls his Russian chess partner Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
By Jonathan Harwood LAST UPDATED 1:00 PM, AUGUST 24, 2011
As Nato officials admit they have no idea …
Phone call from Gaddafi
Published by August 23rd, 2011 in Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRussian says he spoke with Gadhafi by phone and that he doesn’t plan to leave Tripoli
Associated Press | 47 minutes ago in World
The Russian head of the World Chess Federation said he spoke Tuesday with Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and that he rema…
Message from FIDE President Ilyumzhinov
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Birthday, Botvinnik, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe 100th Anniversary of Mikhail Botvinnik
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 09:35
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE FIDE PRESIDENT KIRSAN ILYUMZHINOV
Today is a remarkable date for the chess world – the 100th anniversary of a chess legend Mikhail Botvinnik.
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Message from FIDE President Ilyumzhinov
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Birthday, Botvinnik, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe 100th Anniversary of Mikhail Botvinnik
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 09:35
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE FIDE PRESIDENT KIRSAN ILYUMZHINOV
Today is a remarkable date for the chess world – the 100th anniversary of a chess legend Mikhail Botvinnik.
…
Chess in the Winter Olympics?
Published by August 9th, 2011 in Chess Olympiad, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Olympics and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKirsan Ilyumzhinov hopes chess to be included in winter Olympic Games program
August 9, 2011 – 19:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net – President of FIDE Kirsan Ilyumzhinov offered to carry out chess demonstration games during winter Olympics in Sochi. He consi…
Zhirinovsky supports FIDE Programme "Chess in Schools"
Published by August 1st, 2011 in chess in the schools, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsZhirinovsky supports FIDE Programme “Chess in Schools” Friday, 29 July 2011 16:44 On July 29, in Moscow, the FIDE President Ilyumzhinov met with the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, Vladimir Zhirinovsky. The meeting was held withi…
FIDE President met with Gorbachev
Published by July 31st, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Mikhail Gorbachev and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFIDE President met with Mikhail Gorbachev Friday, 29 July 2011 06:38 On July 28 in Moscow, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov met with Mikhail Gorbachev, the first President of the Soviet Union, the President of International Foundation for In…
FIDE President continues his working trip to India
Published by July 16th, 2011 in FIDE, India, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFIDE President continues his working trip to India Friday, 15 July 2011 07:29The FIDE President continues his working trip to India which has turned out very rich and productive.On July 13 it was announced that India nominated Chennai to host the An…
Chess in the Winter Olympics?
Published by July 9th, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, olympic, Philippines and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsPH endorses chess’ Olympic inclusion July 9, 2011, 5:10pm MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines became the first country to officially endorse the inclusion of chess in the 2014 Russia Winter Olympics following Saturday’s courtesy visit of FIDE …
FIDE President in the Russian State Social University
Published by June 28th, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, President, Russia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFIDE President in the Russian State Social University Friday, 24 June 2011 10:57 www.fide.comOn 26 June, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov was guest of honour in the International Centre of Chess Education of the Russian State Social University. He …
Interview with FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
Published by June 25th, 2011 in Chess interview, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess and Tkachiev. 0 CommentsKirsan Ilyumzhinov: Regarding the results of the FIDE Presidential Board in Al Ain, the UAE, the Commission for Modernization considers the issue about introduction of separate ratings for rapid chess and blitz. Within the fram…
FIDE Foundation for Modernisation
Published by June 24th, 2011 in FIDE, FIDE Commissions, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFIDE Foundation for Modernisation Wednesday, 22 June 2011 08:19 The FIDE Presidential Board in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, acclaimed the announcement of FIDE President, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov to set up a Foundation for Modernisation of FIDE…
FIDE President in Kiev
Published by June 24th, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Ponomariov, Susan Polgar Chess and Ukraine. 0 CommentsFIDE President in KievKirsan Ilyumzhinov attended the Ukrainian Chess Championship On 21 June FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov made a working visit to Kiev. He attended the closing ceremony of the 80th anniversary Ukrainian Chess Championship. Kirsa…
FIDE President in Cambodia and Vietnam
Published by June 19th, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess and Vietnam. 0 CommentsFIDE President in Cambodia and Vietnam Sunday, 19 June 2011 09:06On the closing day of his working visit to Laos FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov played a simultaneous game on 30 boards with young chess players.On 18 June FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzh…
World Chess Federation to promote chess in VN
Published by June 19th, 2011 in FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess and Vietnam. 0 CommentsWorld Chess Federation to promote chess in VN HO CHI MINH CITY Sunday, Jun 19,2011, Posted at: 14:00 (GMT+7) Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) said that Vietnam has many talented chess players which goes to …
German Chess Federation criticizes FIDE head
Published by June 15th, 2011 in FIDE, German Chess Federation, Germany, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsGerman chess federation criticizes chess game with GaddafiJun 14, 2011, 15:10 GMTSaarbruecken, Germany – The German chess federation (DSB) has criticized the trip of the president of the sport’s controlling body (FIDE) to Libya. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov pl…
Kasparov chimes in
Published by June 14th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Muammar Gaddafi and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess Enthusiast Finds Gadhafi in ‘Razor-Sharp’ Mental StateJune 14, 2011, 7:11 PM CETBy Alan Cullison MOSCOW — Moammar Gadhafi has suffered months of mutiny and a NATO bombardment, but he appears to be in a razor-sharp mental state, says the he…
Kasparov chimes in
Published by June 14th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Muammar Gaddafi and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess Enthusiast Finds Gadhafi in ‘Razor-Sharp’ Mental StateJune 14, 2011, 7:11 PM CETBy Alan Cullison MOSCOW — Moammar Gadhafi has suffered months of mutiny and a NATO bombardment, but he appears to be in a razor-sharp mental state, says the he…
Kasparov chimes in
Published by June 14th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Muammar Gaddafi and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess Enthusiast Finds Gadhafi in ‘Razor-Sharp’ Mental StateJune 14, 2011, 7:11 PM CETBy Alan Cullison MOSCOW — Moammar Gadhafi has suffered months of mutiny and a NATO bombardment, but he appears to be in a razor-sharp mental state, says the he…
Kasparov chimes in
Published by June 14th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Muammar Gaddafi and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess Enthusiast Finds Gadhafi in ‘Razor-Sharp’ Mental StateJune 14, 2011, 7:11 PM CETBy Alan Cullison MOSCOW — Moammar Gadhafi has suffered months of mutiny and a NATO bombardment, but he appears to be in a razor-sharp mental state, says the he…
