• Kirsan’s Shame: VP Candidate Iturry Ousted in Peru

    Kirsan’s Shame: VP Candidate Iturry Ousted in Peru

    August 25, 2010

    On August 18, the ongoing corruption scandal involving Milton Iturry, president of the Peruvian Chess Federation finally came to its denouement. As reported on the website of Peru’s Group  RPP (http://www.rpp.com.pe/2010-08-18-milton-iturry-ya-no-es-presidente-de-la-federacion-peruana-de-ajedrez-noticia_288845.html), “the director of the Affiliated Sports of the Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD), Daysi Cereceda, announced that Iturry is no longer president of the [...]

  • The Truth About Kirsan

    The Truth About Kirsan

    August 20, 2010

    Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s reputation for the bizarre is well known in the chess community. We receive many requests from the media for more information about these “colorful” aspects of Kirsan’s behavior. Regrettably, his decisions have had horrible consequences for the chess world, and, many would say, for the impoverished Republic of Kalmykia where he is President. [...]

  • Restoring the World Championship and the Candidates Matches

    Restoring the World Championship and the Candidates Matches

    August 13, 2010

    For 15 years, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has worked to erode the legacy of our game. A key element of recovery is restoring the integrity of the World Championship cycle, beginning with rescuing the Candidates matches.

  • Response to Freeman’s Interview – What about CNC?

    Response to Freeman’s Interview – What about CNC?

    August 9, 2010

    FIDE Treasurer Nigel Freeman’s recent interview was full of politics, rumors, and falsehoods with very little in the way of information about the financial dealings of FIDE. We correct the record and wonder why so much info is secret, and why FIDE is handing over all rights to a mysterious new company.

  • Kirsan’s Paper-Thin Support

    Kirsan’s Paper-Thin Support

    August 8, 2010

    The myths and mysteries of Kirsan’s claims of federation support and why the Karpov campaign’s confidence is growing daily. Kirsan is again breaking his promises and substituting intimidation for substance, but this time around there is an alternative.

Campaign News

On a Visit to Curaçao, Karpov Meets Caribbean Chess Leaders

August 31, 2010
On a Visit to Curaçao, Karpov Meets Caribbean Chess Leaders

On August 9-11, Anatoly Karpov and Richard Conn visited Curaçao as part of their FIDE presidency campaign and to promote chess in the Caribbean region. Their visit came after the Curaçao International Chess Festival. As Curaçao has an active chess life and a long tradition of international chess events, a large number of chess fans [...]

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Karpov Visits Faroe Islands

August 29, 2010
Karpov Visits Faroe Islands

Anatoly Karpov’s campaign stop on the Faroe Islands was a major event for the small islands flung far out in Europe’s northern seas. The visit, which took part during the last week of July, received wide coverage on national TV, radio, and in print media. Faroe Islands was one of the first countries to support [...]

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Abd Hamid Majid Sends Letter to Asia’s Chess Federations

August 11, 2010
Abd Hamid Majid Sends Letter to Asia’s Chess Federations

Abd Hamid Majid, a long-time chess activist from Malaysia, has written a letter announcing his decision to accept Anatoly Karpov’s offer to join his ticket as candidate for General Secretary in Karpov’s FIDE administration.

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Global News

Kirsan’s Shame: VP Candidate Iturry Ousted in Peru

August 25, 2010
Kirsan’s Shame: VP Candidate Iturry Ousted in Peru

On August 18, the ongoing corruption scandal involving Milton Iturry, president of the Peruvian Chess Federation finally came to its denouement. As reported on the website of Peru’s Group  RPP (http://www.rpp.com.pe/2010-08-18-milton-iturry-ya-no-es-presidente-de-la-federacion-peruana-de-ajedrez-noticia_288845.html), “the director of the Affiliated Sports of the Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD), Daysi Cereceda, announced that Iturry is no longer president of the [...]

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The Truth About Kirsan

August 20, 2010
The Truth About Kirsan

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s reputation for the bizarre is well known in the chess community. We receive many requests from the media for more information about these “colorful” aspects of Kirsan’s behavior. Regrettably, his decisions have had horrible consequences for the chess world, and, many would say, for the impoverished Republic of Kalmykia where he is President. [...]

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Kirsan’s Agenda or FIDE’s Agenda?

August 18, 2010
Kirsan’s Agenda or FIDE’s Agenda?

FIDE has published the agenda of the 2010 General Assembly in Khanty-Mansiysk, which will run from September 23 to October 4. We would like to draw your attention to one item in particular, under Section 6) Directors’ Reports. The only mention of the CNC Project in the document is here, where it says: 6.1.1. CNC [...]

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Other Recent Articles

Strategy for the Future of Chess Marketing

Strategy for the Future of Chess Marketing

August 10, 2010

Making Chess a Professionally Marketed Sport The Karpov2010 Campaign has the pleasure to share a detailed and comprehensive marketing strategy for chess, prepared by Ravi Abhyankar, a senior advisor to the Karpov campaign. Hailing from Mumbai, India, Mr. Abhyankar is a leading expert on international marketing, having worked with a number of major multinational corporations. This ground-breaking plan [...]

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Sulaiman Al Fahim & UAE Support Karpov

Sulaiman Al Fahim & UAE Support Karpov

August 4, 2010

Dubai: Anatoly Karpov met with renown businessman and sports patron Sulaiman Al Fahim, president of the UAE Chess Federation. The UAE has pledged its support for Karpov’s candidacy and Sulaiman Al Fahim has accepted the offer of a FIDE Vice President position. They also announced a $320,000 chess development package for the region.

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“A Hidden Move on the Political Chessboard” – La Nacion

“A Hidden Move on the Political Chessboard” – La Nacion

August 2, 2010

This article by chess journalist Carlos A. Ilardo in the major Argentine newspaper La Nacion was published on July 30. “Against the regulations, the Argentine Chess Federation proposed the reelection of Ilyumzhinov in FIDE; A Swiss court will analyze the case.”

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Can You Believe Kirsan?

Can You Believe Kirsan?

July 30, 2010

Once again Kirsan Ilyumzhinov is making promises he won’t keep. Here are a few of some of the many claims and promises he has made, in interviews and official statements, and the results. This is not for historical review, but to help the chess community to see clearly – and to listen carefully when Kirsan or his supporters talk big now.

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Kirsan’s Inaction: Broken Promise in Khanty-Mansiysk

Kirsan’s Inaction: Broken Promise in Khanty-Mansiysk

July 30, 2010

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s list of unfulfilled promises keeps growing. During his recent trip to Khanty-Mansiysk — the Russian city which the FIDE president endorsed to host the September 2010 World Chess Olympiad — Ilyumzhinov’s deputy, FIDE vice president Israel Gelfer, was in for a rude surprise. His hopes of seeing a completed hotel, ready to host [...]

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Amazing Asian Tour

Amazing Asian Tour

July 30, 2010

The most populous continent on Earth hosted a remarkable tour by Anatoly Karpov and Deputy President candidate Richard Conn Jr. in July. They met with federation officials, sponsors, players, and announced a global sponsorship package of four million dollars. Photo gallery.

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On Visit to Singapore and Jakarta, Karpov Announces $4 million for Chess

On Visit to Singapore and Jakarta, Karpov Announces $4 million for Chess

July 18, 2010

After months of working closely with several major corporate sponsors, today the Karpov2010 campaign announced the results: a four million dollar worldwide chess development package. Said Karpov from Jakarta and Singapore, where he’s on an Asian campaign sweep: “This four million dollars is from commercial interests that want to invest in chess and who want to profit from our new [...]

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Cyprus President Christofias Supports Karpov

Cyprus President Christofias Supports Karpov

July 14, 2010

During a trip to the beautiful island of Cyprus, Anatoly Karpov met with President Dimitris Christofias. The President offered his full support to Karpov’s efforts to win the presidency of FIDE and reform the chess world. Karpov gave a simultaneous exhibition during his visit and also gave several interviews. Here are several excerpts from his [...]

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Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and the Future of Sponsorship

Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and the Future of Sponsorship

July 7, 2010

Democracy in Action: Puerto Rico Adelante! It was a wonderful sight in Puerto Rico last weekend, as people power worked for the future of chess in beautiful Puerto Rico. When the Federation’s leadership balked at an open debate over whom to support for FIDE president, an Extraordinary Assembly was called. As the remarkable videos show, [...]

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Message to the African Chess Federations

Message to the African Chess Federations

July 7, 2010

[An open letter from Dr. Aguinaldo Jaime, President of the Angolan Chess Federation and Candidate for Vice-President on the Karpov ticket.] Dear Ms/Mr President, Dear Delegate, Allow me, first of all, to introduce myself: I am Dr. Aguinaldo Jaime, President of the Angolan Chess Federation. I am serving my second term and conducting a comprehensive [...]

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