The FIDE 100 awards ceremony took place at the Chess Olympiad 2024. Magnus Carlsen was selected G.O.A.T in the male category and blew up the hall with his speech. After the ceremony Kasparov appreciated Carlsen’s words, while players praised him for his humility. More: Video of the speech Facebook
The Chess Federation of Russia reacted to the FIDE 100 speech of Magnus Carlsen. “”Of course, Magnus can play chess. But you shouldn’t meddle in things you don’t understand. It’s a shame he said that,” says a statement distributed to local media.
Most state agencies in Russia, including TASS, fail to publish Carlsen’s statement and restrict themselves to talking about Carlsen’s chess achievements.
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 19 Carlsen asks the delegates to vote against the Russian/Kyrgyz resolution
