fide – Chessdom

FIDE on the Kramnik vs Navara case

Sergio — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:47:04 +0000

In a brave public act, David Navara explains in details what he went through after the baseless allegations of Kramnik. Navara describes the emotional torture by Kramnik’s allegations, the silence of FIDE, their posterior inadequate reaction and total disregard on basic FIDE ethical and moral values.

A little more than a month after the escalation of the scandal, FIDE has addressed the issue with an open statement. The FIDE Management Board says, “We wish to emphasize once again that throughout his chess career, GM Navara has earned an unquestionable reputation as a paragon of a fair play. The chess community is well aware that David is a person of a great sensitivity and integrity, particularly vulnerable to any implication of unfair play. Without entering into legal or stylistic analyses of the statements made, we believe that – above all – mutual respect and empathy among colleagues must take precedence. We are firmly convinced that the lawsuit against GM Navara should be withdrawn as soon as possible in the interest of the entire chess community. We sincerely hope that GM Kramnik will take this morally justified step, which we believe will be welcomed by the broader chess world.” Scroll down for the full statement of the FIDE Management Board. Earlier FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky in a personal message on his Twitter/X account said, “I find Kramnik’s latest address to David Navara inhuman”

Timeline of events

23.05.2025 Navara publishes an open letter about Kramnik’s actions
23.05.2025 Reactions to Navara’s open letter – Aronian, Polgar, etc
23.05.2025 Navara and Kramnik to meet at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz
24.05.2025 David Navara, “I firmly believe that Mr Dvorkovich should resign”
24.05.2025 Kramnik, “I am deeply disappointed Navara participates in unjust PR campaign against me”
24.05.2025 Kramnik rage-blocks Chessdom over a comment on David Navara’s case
24.05.2025 Live: David Navara at French Top 16
25.05.2025 Kramnik admits to allegations, FIDE has grounds to act
25.05.2025 Open call to action for FIDE
26.05.2025 David Navara now has personal chess calendar
26.05.2025 Czech Chess Federation: We stand behind chess legend GM David Navara
28.05.2025 MrDodgy : “Kramnik bullies Navara, will he be satisfied if he ends in hospital or worse?”
29.05.2025 Emil Sutovsky : “I find Kramnik’s latest address to David Navara inhuman”
12.06.2025 David Navara: “When I heard Kramnik’s reaction, I slept really poorly”
26.06.2025 Official Statement of Hetman GKS Katowice Chess Club + Keti Tsatsalashvili of support of David Navara
28.06.2025 Levon Aronian addresses Kramnik’s lawsuit threats towards David Navara
29.06.2025 FIDE addresses the Kramnik vs Navara case
29.06.2025 The entire Nový Bor Chess Club stands firmly behind David Navara
29.06.2025 Prague International Chess Festival thanks cFIDE for taking a clear stance on Kramnik vs Navara
04.07.2025 David Navara in an interview with Greg Mustreader
08.07.2025 Average centipawn loss vs Avereage Relative Centipawn loss in Kramnik vs Navara

The highest governing body of chess @FIDE_chess publishes an open statement on the Kramnik vs David Navara casehttps://t.co/8bHejXMv4F
— Chessdom (@chessdom) June 29, 2025

FIDE Management board statement on the Kramnik vs Navara case

As the world governing body of chess, FIDE takes the issue of fair play – both OTB and online – very seriously, especially considering the current widespread popularity of online platforms and their impact on the growth and development of the game worldwide.

In this regard, the methods publicly proposed by GM Vladimir Kramnik deserve careful review and assessment for practical applicability. FIDE will establish a dedicated task force to evaluate these methods and invites GM Kramnik to present the details of his approach and statistical data for an official FIDE evaluation.

At the same time, we are gravely concerned that the way Mr. Kramnik presents his points brings a lot of harm to the chess community. Mr. Kramnik must recognize, that it is not just his opinion or questions – it is a very clear narrative, and coming from the former World Champion it could be ruinous for the careers and a very well-being of certain players.

The current discourse has significantly affected such a respected member of the chess community as GM David Navara and has now led to a defamation lawsuit being filed by GM Kramnik against GM Navara.

We wish to emphasize once again that throughout his chess career, GM Navara has earned an unquestionable reputation as a paragon of a fair play. The chess community is well aware that David is a person of a great sensitivity and integrity, particularly vulnerable to any implication of unfair play.

Without entering into legal or stylistic analyses of the statements made, we believe that – above all – mutual respect and empathy among colleagues must take precedence. We are firmly convinced that the lawsuit against GM Navara should be withdrawn as soon as possible in the interest of the entire chess community. We sincerely hope that GM Kramnik will take this morally justified step, which we believe will be welcomed by the broader chess world.

FIDE Management Board

FIDE statement on the situation involving GM Kramnik and GM Navara

As the world governing body of chess, FIDE takes the issue of fair play – both OTB and online – very seriously, especially considering the current widespread popularity of online platforms and their impact… pic.twitter.com/ETJfvPCncs
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) June 29, 2025

Context (28.05)

Kramnik is known to have published numerous articles and videos regarding cheating in chess. On multiple occasions he uses a small sample size. As a result, his conclusions may be perceived as accusations (this is the case in a multitude of well documented videos, articles, and opinions by experts here, here, here, here are just a few examples), allegations, or suspicions about cheating in chess, and even as insults to players’ professionalism. Despite how each individual perceives his words, on Chessdom, starting 25 May, we have adopted a term that Vladimir Kramnik used himself – allegations.

In accordance with established journalistic practices, we work with information and quotations from sources, including Kramnik himself. Kramnik has never contacted Chessdom via its official communication channel posted in the header of the website. Our attempt to contact Kramnik was futile and met with a swift block. The latest threats by Kramnik on social media leave little room for any good-faith discussions (further details to follow)

Regardless, we stand by accuracy, fairness, and independence of journalism and will continue reporting on the Kramnik – Navara case and its tremendous social importance.

FIDE causes massive confusion with the Women’s World Cup participants list

Sergio — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:22:42 +0000

FIDE Women World Chess Cup 2025 is taking place July 5 – July 29 in Batumi, Georgia, and is one of the major events of The Chess Calendar. A total of 107 participants (increased from the initially announced 103 participants) will compete for 691 000 eur prize fund. This is the third edition of the FIDE Women’s World Cup. The first one was in Sochi in 2021 and was won by Alexandra Kosteniuk. The second one was in Baku in 2023 and was won by Aleksandra Goryachkina. Now both of them will participate in the FIDE Women’s World Chess Cup 2025 in Batumi together with a strong field of world’s best players.

The qualification paths for the Women’s World Cup are detailed in the FIDE regulations and the main chess body has been updating the participants list regularly. As of yesterday, 104 of the 107 participants were known – missing only the two FIDE President Nominees and the Hong Kong nomination. Today, FIDE announced the two FIDE President Nominees, leaving out a long list of players including 47 from the World Top 100. The only question remaining was who will play instead of the Hong Kong player.

When the news broke out, OntheQueenside exclaimed, “Vaishali is out of the World Cup!” FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky replied, “Vishali is not out” – a reply that does not coincide with the official information , thus provoking a barrage of questions from the chess community. Sutovsky added, “She makes it by rating.”

No further clarification was provided, and while the fans were wondering weather Vaishali will substitute a player based on rating criteria, or she was a choice for the Hong Kong spot based on rating, a new plot twist appeared. Josephine Heinemann discovered a broadcast on Lichess, titled “WGM Shukhman vs WGM Balabayeva Women’s World Cup Wild Card Match” (follow the games below, bringing more confusion in the mix – why were these players chosen, do they play for the Hong Kong spot or to substitute someone, or is there a wild card player problem to start with.

The confusion brought by FIDE, the lack of transparency, and the messages by the FIDE CEO lacking critical details are far from the transparency standards that are needed for the most important knockout chess event of the year. We continue to follow this developing story.

Update 14:31: Matnadze Bujiashvili, Ann (ESP) – Spain (replaces Khademalsharieh, Sarasadat)

Update 14:35:

Tang, Zoey (USA) – (replaces Pourkashiyan, Atousa)
Osmak, Yuliia (UKR) – (replaces Buksa, Nataliya)

Update 14:38 Sky Xia asked the President of Hong Kong Chess Federation Mr.KK Chan on the topic and he answered, “No one will represent Hong Kong to play, we a female player to play before, but she declined” (more news from Sky Xia here / follow on Twitter/X)

Update 16:14: The multiple updates in the FIDE Women’s World Cup participants list that were rolled out thorough the day continue. Now Vaishali R (IND) replaces Assaubayeva, Bibisara. Full story here

Update 22.06 Shukhman, Anna (FID) wins the mini match and enters the FIDE Women’s World Cup. She is listed as Nominees of the FIDE President with an asterisk next to her name, saying “An additional wild card was granted by the FIDE President due to Hong Kong’s refusal to nominate a player.”

Additionally, Zoey Tang (USA) who replaces Atousa Pourkashiyan is now replaced by Thalia Cervantes Landeiro.

Update 23.06 The official regulations state, “The pairings shall be announced not later than 14 days before the beginning of WWCup, unless the FIDE President decides otherwise due to a force majeure.” There are 13 days remaining to the start of the Women’s World Cup and no pairings are announced yet

Vladimir Kramnik admits to making allegations, FIDE has grounds to act [Update]

Sergio — Thu, 29 May 2025 08:31:59 +0000

Timeline of events

In a message on the social platform Twitter/X, Vladimir Kramnik has admitted to making allegations. Kramnik says,”You have confused me with your “notable player” Hikaru. I do not make “open unbased accusations” but “well argumented allegations” and ready to defend it.”

FIDE has rules about making allegations and have already acted on such. Russian Grandmaster and coach Evgeniy Solozhenkin accused Assaubayeva on several internet articles of cheating during the World Youth U14 Championship in Uruguay in September 2017. GM Evgeniy Solozhenkin was found to violate par. 2.2.11 of the FIDE Code of Ethics. GM Solozhenkin was suspended for making cheating allegations.

Assaubayeva’s family sued Solozhenkin for defamatory allegations made in public and in the media that offended Assaubayeva’s honor and dignity. The Moscow Appellate Court ordered Solozhenkin to apologize, disavow his allegations to the media, delete the defamatory articles, and pay a compensatory sum of 100 thousand rubles.

FIDE seems to have grounds to start a procedure in the Ethics and Disciplinary Commission against the allegations of Kramnik towards David Navara and a multitude of other players.

oopsie, despite lying for months, the witchfinder admits he is making "allegations"

fide has clear rules about this, when will they be enforced? pic.twitter.com/zVQ404hlpI
— MrDodgy (@ChessProblem) May 25, 2025

Dear @FIDE_chess , you have have grounds to act on the allegations by Kramnik. So far you have not done this for years. We ask every chess fan to remind you that you shouldhttps://t.co/jCB0pTBovb
— Chessdom (@chessdom) May 25, 2025

We express our full support to David Navara The baseless accusations of Kramnik have to stop. He has to take responsibility for his actions, apologize to David Navara and to a long list of player for the harassment and emotional damage. https://t.co/SVMfN8if24
— Chessdom (@chessdom) May 23, 2025

Context (update 28.05)

Regardless, we stand by accuracy, fairness, and independence of journalism and will continue reporting on the Kramnik – Navara case and its tremendous social importance.

Emil Sutovsky : “I find Kramnik’s latest address to David Navara inhuman”

Sergio — Thu, 29 May 2025 07:22:18 +0000

The CEO of FIDE Emil Sutovsky appeared highly critical of Kramnik’s behavior towards David Navara and genuinely worried about the situation. “I really think it gets too far. No matter who is right legally […]” and calls the behavior of Kramnik outrageous and inhuman. Sutovsky ends with the most important, “Let us show some support for David. He needs it.” Read the full statement below.

Timeline of events

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky statement

“No, more than that. Inhuman. You might be in your right legally, or maybe you are not. But one has to go over the edge to attack like that a person who clearly exposed his major mental struggles. I really think it gets too far. No matter who is right legally, and whose wording was more (im)precise. There was nothing in this particular dispute, that is worthy of such an assault on a fragile person, let alone colleague. Let us show some support for David. He needs it.“

David Navara https://t.co/0xcv4gbpce
— Chessdom (@chessdom) May 29, 2025

Dear @FIDE_chess , you have have grounds to act on the allegations by Kramnik. So far you have not done this for years. We ask every chess fan to remind you that you shouldhttps://t.co/jCB0pTBovb
— Chessdom (@chessdom) May 25, 2025

Context (28.05)

Regardless, we stand by accuracy, fairness, and independence of journalism and will continue reporting on the Kramnik – Navara case and its tremendous social importance.

David Navara, “I firmly believe that Mr Dvorkovich should resign”

Sergio — Fri, 23 May 2025 20:10:32 +0000

Timeline of events

23.05.2025 Navara publishes an open letter about Kramnik’s actions
23.05.2025 Reactions to Navara’s open letter – Aronian, Polgar, etc
23.05.2025 Navara and Kramnik to meet at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz
24.05.2025 David Navara, “I firmly believe that Mr Dvorkovich should resign”
24.05.2025 Kramnik, “I am deeply disappointed Navara participates in unjust PR campaign against me”
24.05.2025 Kramnik rage-blocks Chessdom over a comment on David Navara’s case
24.05.2025 Live: David Navara at French Top 16
25.05.2025 Kramnik admits to allegations, FIDE has grounds to act
25.05.2025 Open call to action for FIDE
26.05.2025 David Navara now has personal chess calendar
26.05.2025 Czech Chess Federation: We stand behind chess legend GM David Navara
28.05.2025 MrDodgy : “Kramnik bullies Navara, will he be satisfied if he ends in hospital or worse?”
29.05.2025 Emil Sutovsky : “I find Kramnik’s latest address to David Navara inhuman”
12.06.2025 David Navara: “When I heard Kramnik’s reaction, I slept really poorly”
26.06.2025 Official Statement of Hetman GKS Katowice Chess Club + Keti Tsatsalashvili of support of David Navara
28.06.2025 Levon Aronian addresses Kramnik’s lawsuit threats towards David Navara
04.07.2025 David Navara in an interview with Greg Mustreader
08.07.2025 Average centipawn loss vs Avereage Relative Centipawn loss in Kramnik vs Navara

David Navara says, “When joining FIDE, Mr Dvorkovich used the slogan Because we care. I would like to thank him for the good things which he has done for FIDE. In my opinion, Mr. Dvorkovich is personally responsible for the way how FIDE treated me. He was among the recipients of most of my messages on the topic, including the ignored calls for help. Given that he is the FIDE President, no other member could have forbidden him to reply. He could also have delegated it to someone. The actions of FIDE (or lack thereof) caused me a lot of suffering, although my games and results in Titled Tuesdays were completely in order. I was open about my health problems in my desperate calls for help, yet FIDE did not care at all to react and answer my questions, which were perfectly reasonable. Nor to send me a single word of apology. I firmly believe that Mr Dvorkovich should resign.“

We express our full support to David Navara The baseless accusations of Kramnik have to stop. He has to take responsibility for his actions, apologize to David Navara and to a long list of player for the harassment and emotional damage. https://t.co/SVMfN8if24
— Chessdom (@chessdom) May 23, 2025

FIDE rectifies, apologizes and pays David Llada

Sergio — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:29:39 +0000

In a new FIDE drama yesterday, David Llada reported, “FIDE, which didn’t approve my petition to take pictures at the last chess Olympiad, is shamelessly using my photo of Ju Wenjun (from the Baku Olympiad 2016) for the official billboard of the Women’s match” He adds, “Needless to say, they have no rights whatsoever over this picture, and I wasn’t paid for or consulted about it. Now I’ll send them an invoice, though.”

Today, just 24 hours after the post, David Llada brings an update, “FIDE contacted me, agreed to pay a fair fee for using the photo, and issued an apology. I appreciate the gesture – one small step toward professionalism and PR awareness.”

One small step for man one giant leap for mankind…

An update: FIDE contacted me, agreed to pay a fair fee for using the photo, and issued an apology.

I appreciate the gesture—one small step toward professionalism and PR awareness. https://t.co/WqLvHNutJ6
— David Llada ♞ (@davidllada) April 3, 2025

FIDE Fair Play Commission starts investigation on the incident involving GM Kirill Shevchenko

Sergio — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:37:49 +0000

Kirill Shevchenko has sparked #Toiletgate2 after allegedly being caught cheating with a phone at the Spanish Team Chess Championship. Now the FIDE Fair Play Commission comments on the incident. See how the story developed so far and the FIDE Fair Play Commission comments.

Kirill Shevchenko’s alleged phone cheating case so far

14.10.2024 Breaking: Kirill Shevchenko caught with a phone at Spanish Team Chess 2024
14.10.2024 Kramnik: The cheating case of Kirill Shevchenko is expected
14.10.2024 The team captain not sure in the innocence of Kirill Shevchenko
14.10.2024 The chess world reacts to Kirill Shevchenko’s case
14.10.2024 Second phone found at the Spanish Team Championship
15.10.2024 Romanian Chess Federation issues a statement on the case of Kirill Shevchenko
16.10.2024 Mark Crowther: the alleged cheating in Shevchenko’s case is not sophisticated in any way
17.10.2024 Paco Vallejo on Kirill Shevchenko case, “Cheaters should get 10 year ban”
17.10.2024 EMP shockwave is a solution for chess tournaments

FIDE Fair Play Commission comments on the incident involving GM Kirill Shevchenko

Following the incidents that occurred at the Honor Division of the Spanish Club Chess Championship, which involved Grandmaster Kirill Shevchenko (FIDE ID: 14129574), the FIDE Fair Play Commission immediately initiated preliminary investigations, which led the sole investigator, Vincent Geeraets, to be “comfortably satisfied that a prima facie case has been established against GM Shevchenko”. The measure is deemed to be necessary “because it would be inappropriate for a player of GM Shevchenko’s caliber to take part in tournaments or competitions under the auspices of FIDE while he is under investigation for a cheating offense (“use of phone”).” The request, which was formally presented by FPL Chair Yuri Garrett to EDC Chair Yolander Persaud, is strictly based on the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Code in force: “Art. 12.1e of the Ethics and Disciplinary Code stipulates that a player may be prohibited from participating in chess activities during an investigation. Relevant is art. 12.4a, which indicates that a provisional suspension requires that a prima facie case can be made against the player in question. Art 18.2 of the EDC Procedural Rules indicates that in cases of urgency, such a ban may be imposed directly without the party concerned having been heard beforehand.” It is of paramount importance to highlight that “Such a provisional suspension, however, would not indicate that GM Shevchenko is guilty of a cheating offense. This needs to be carefully investigated on the assumption that the player is innocent.” To this effect, an Investigatory Panel chaired by Vincent Geeraets has been appointed.

Lausanne, October 17, 2024

FIDE Fair Play Commission comments on the incident involving GM Kirill Shevchenko + timeline of the story so farhttps://t.co/VHK47pxpJG
— Chessdom (@chessdom) October 17, 2024

FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners

Sergio — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:11:13 +0000

This week marks the start of the 4th FIDE Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners, part of FIDE’s Chess for Freedom initiative, which unites incarcerated individuals from over 50 countries competing in a global online chess event. This championship exemplifies FIDE’s mission to highlight the transformative power of chess within correctional facilities, promoting self-improvement, and critical thinking.

About the Chess for Freedom Project

The Chess for Freedom initiative, launched in May 2021 in collaboration with FIDE and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in Chicago, has gained global recognition for its positive impact on prisons. It aims to provide inmates with opportunities for education, social interaction, and personal development through chess.

Through various conferences and events, Chess for Freedom has established itself as a vehicle for bringing attention to the rehabilitative value of chess. The project has grown to include prisons worldwide, with notable events such as the Chess for Freedom Conference in Pune, India, highlighting chess programs’ success in correctional facilities across several nations.

Championship Format and Growth

The 4th Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners is the largest edition to date, with over 115 teams from 51 countries competing. This year, the tournament introduces eight new participating countries: Paraguay, Singapore, Eswatini, Lithuania, Namibia, the British Virgin Islands, Iceland, and Kenya.

The tournament features three competition categories:

Men’s Category: 10 groups with 77 teams
Women’s Category: 3 groups with 21 teams
Youth Category: 3 groups with 17 teams

Participants will engage in online matches over the coming days, hosted on Chess.com, and are grouped according to continents and time zones:

Asia: 06:00–10:00 CEST
Europe and Africa: 11:00–15:00 CEST
Americas: 16:00–20:00 CEST

Follow the action on FIDE’s YouTube channel, where live matches, interviews, and updates will be available throughout the championship. For more information visit the Chess for Freedom website.

Russian / Kyrgyz proposal rejected by the FIDE General Assembly

Sergio — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:47:43 +0000

In day 1 of the FIDE General Assembly Yolander Persaud elected FIDE Ethics Commission Chairman in a dramatic day that was called the first crucial election which Russia loses in the last 30 years

Today is the day of the discussion and voting of the Russian/Kyrgyz proposal to reinstate Russian and Belarusian Chess Federations

Chessdom will have live updates of the events from day 2 of the General Assembly and you can follow the action live in the video here

The delegates were asked to vote for 3 options:

Option 1 – (Updated) Russian/Kyrgyz proposal is rejected. FIDE to consult with IOC if restrictions will be re-considered for disabled children U12
Option 2 – Russian/Kyrgyz proposal is rejected. Keep in force all current restrictions
Option 3 – Lift all the restrictions

The FIDE delegates has rejected to remove full sanctions towards Russia and Belarus!

Most likely there will be a 2. round of voting to decide if the FIDE Council should approach to IOC, to ask its opinion about removing some sanctions towards Russia.
— Peter Heine Nielsen (@PHChess) September 22, 2024

Results of the vote

Option 1: 66 votes

Option 2: 41 votes

Option 3: 21 votes

Abstained: 11

Not here: 60

Votes by country

Albania 1
Algeria 3
Andorra
Angola not here
Antigua and Barbuda abstain
Argentina 2
Armenia 3
Aruba 1
Australia 2
Australia 2
Austria not here
Azerbaijan 1
Bahamas 1
Bahrain 1
Bangladesh 1
Barbados 1
Belarus 3
Belgium 1
Belize not here
Bermuda 1
Bhutan not here
Bolivia 1
BIH not here
Botswana not here
Brazil 1
British Virgin Island 1
Brunei not here
Bulgaria not here
Burundi 1
Cambodia not here
Cameroon abstain
Canada 2
Cape Verde 1
Cayman Islands 1
Central African Republic not here
Chad not here
Chile 1
China 1
Chinese Taipei not here
Colombia 1
Comoros Islands not here
Costa Rica 1
Cote D’Ivoire 1
Croatia 2
Cyprus 1
Cuba 3
Czech Republic 2
Congo not here
Denmark not here
Djibouti 3
Dominican republic 1
Ecuador 1
Egypt 1
El Salvador 1
England 2
Equatorial Guinea 1
Eritrea not here
Estonia 2
Eswathini not here
Ethiopia not here
Faraoe Islands 2
Fiji 2
Finland 2
France 2
Gabon not here
Gambia not here
Georgia 1
Germany 2
Ghana not here
Greece 1
Granada 1
Guam 2
Guatemala 1
Guernsey not here
Guyana abstain
Haiti 3
Honduras not here
Hong Kong not here
Hungary 1
Iceland 2
India 1
Indonesia 3
Iran 3
Iraq 3
Ireland 2
Israel 1
Italy 2
Jamaica abstain

Japan 2
Jersey 2
Jordan 1
Kazakhstan 1
Kenya not here
Kosovo 2
Kwait 1
Kyrgyzstan 3
Laos not here
Latvia 2
Lebanon 1
Lesotho abstain
Liberia abstain
Libya 1
Lichtenstein not here
Lithuania 2
Luxembourg 2
Macao 1
Madagascar abstain
Malawi abstain
Malaysia 1
Maldives 1
Mali 3
Malta 1
Mauritania 2
Mauritius not here
Mexico not here
Moldova not here
Monaco 2
Mongolia not here
Montenegro
Morocco 1
Mozambique 1
Myanmar abstain
Namibia not here
Nauru not here
Nepal
Netherlands 2
Dutch Antilles not here
New Zealand 2
Nicaragua 3
Niger not here
Nigeria not here
North Macedonia 1
Norway 2
Oman not here
Pakistan 1
Palau 1
Palestine 1
Panama 1
Papua New Guinea 2
Paraguay not here
Peru 1
Philippines not here
Poland 2
Portugal 1
Puerto Rico not here
Quatar 1
Romania 2
Russia 3
St Kits and Nevis abstain
St Lucia not here
St Vincent and Grenadines 1
San Marino
San Tome & Principe 1
Saudi Arabia not here
Scotland 2
Senegal not here
Serbia 3
Seychelles not here
Siera Leone not here
Singapore 2
Slovakia 2
Slovenia 1
Solomon Islands not here
Somalia not here
South Africa 1
South Korea 2
South Sudan not here
Spain 2
Sri Lanka not here
Sudan 1
Suriname 1
Sweden 2
Switzerland 2
Syria 1
Tajikistan 3
Tanzania 3
Thailand not here
Timor Leste not here
Togo abstain
Tonga 1
Trinidad and Tobago 2
Tunisia 3
Tukyie 1
Turkmenistan 3
Uganda 3
Ukraine 2
UAE 3
USA 2
Uruguay 1
US Virgin Islands 1
Uzbekistan not here
Vanuatu 1
Venezuela
Vietnam not here
Wales 2
Yemen not here
Zambia not here
Zimbabwe 1

The story so far

Aug 21 Kyrgyzstan Chess Federation submits resolution to restore the full membership rights of RCF

Aug 22 David Llada talks about systematically to reward submission

Sept 1 Alexander Kamyshin is the new President of Ukrainian Chess Federation

Sept 7 Babur Tolbaev is among the candidates for FIDE Ethics Commission chairman

Sept 9 Russia most probably has the votes to pass the Kyrgyz resolution

Sept 9 Kamyshin: I will personally attend the FIDE General Assembly

Sept 12 Garry Kasparov supports Alexander Kamyshin

Sept 12 Malcolm Pein for BBC, “Russia’s control of FIDE is absolute”

Sept 16 Vasyl Ivanchuk and the Olympic teams of Ukraine protest against Kyrgyz motion

Sept 17 FIDE Congress – national federations at risk of losing government funding

Sept 18 FIDE Council rejects Russian / Kyrgyz proposal

Sept 19 Magnus Carlsen: I would have voted against the Russian/Kyrgyz proposal to lift sanctions on Russia

Sept 19 Kasparov: I would say the same on the Russian/Kyrgyz proposal

Sept 20 First reaction by Chess Federation of Russia

Sept 20 Vice President Of CFR: Magnus should return all his money that he earned in Russia (+Filatov statement)

Sept 20 A dark horse in FIDE Ethics Commission elections

Sept 21 Malcolm Pein, “Elections of EDC chairman are a farce!”

Mastrokoukos: “This is the first crucial election which Russia loses in the last 30 years”

Sergio — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 20:30:56 +0000

George Mastrokoukos commented the election of Yolander Persaud for FIDE Ethics Commission Chairman, “This is the first crucial election which Russia is ever losing on GA level during the last 30 years (at least). Let that sink in.”

#chess #FIDE This is the first crucial election which #Russia is ever losing on GA level during the last 30 years (at least). Let that sink in. https://t.co/0ZZhQ6Nwsh
— George Mastrokoukos (@GMastrokoukos) September 21, 2024