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Election for FIDE President to Take Place in Samarkand Amid Controversy
The World Chess Federation (FIDE) will elect a new president on September 26, 2026, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, ending a long-standing era of Russian leadership. Candidates include Timur Turlov, Jan Henric Buettner, and Wadim Rosenstein, each facing scrutiny over their ties to Russia and the sources of FIDE's funding. The election reflects broader concerns about political influence and financial transparency within the organization.
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Arkady Dvorkovich
Timur Turlov
Jan Henric Buettner
Wadim Rosenstein
Malcolm Pein
Our neutral summary
The World Chess Federation (FIDE) will elect a new president on September 26, 2026, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, ending a long-standing era of Russian leadership. Candidates include Timur Turlov, Jan Henric Buettner, and Wadim Rosenstein, each facing scrutiny over their ties to Russia and the sources of FIDE's funding. The election reflects broader concerns about political influence and financial transparency within the organization.
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