Garry Kasparov and Kirsan Ilyumzhinov – FIDE president candidates

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS: Two candidates run for the position of the FIDE President – the current President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and the 13th world champion Garry Kasparov. As reported by Armenpress, this was published by the official website of the Russian Chess Federation.

FIDE presidential race is all set

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov – Campfire Chess

FIDE president blacklisted for 'supporting' Syrian government - Stabroek News

Is Kirsan Ilyumzhinov facing his endgame? The bizarre power struggle at the top of chess

1,164 Fide World Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

Arkady Dvorkovich: Russian politician crowned world chess head - BBC News

Chess world at war as game's Russian king denies he has resigned and claims he is the victim of a US plot

Garry Kasparov - The Future of Chess, Not FIDE When I announced my campaign for FIDE president on October 8 in Tallinn, I stated that my goal was to elevate our game

Carlsen-Anand World Championship match in Sochi?

Kasparov seeks FIDE Presidency! - The Chess Drum