Ilyumzhinov suspended as FIDE president
The Ethics Commission of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended the organization’s President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, FIDE press service reported. The commission’s meeting was held in Zurich on June …
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov quits RCF presidential race
At today's election of the Russian Chess Federation president, the head of FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov withdrew his candidacy, explaining that he intends to concentrate on working in the international federation. According to …
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: Azerbaijan contributes to the chess world
Contribution of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and authorities of the republic is very important for the chess world, FIDE president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov said in an interview with Vestnik Kavkaza on the sidelines of …
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: Baku Chess Olympiad breaks all records
Baku managed to hold the best Chess Olympiad in history, the head of the International Chess Federation, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, said, summing up the results of the 42nd World Chess Olympiad held in the capital of Azerbaijan, …
Baku holds a series of summer sports festivals
Baku Marathon 2016, Formula 1, the 42nd World Chess Olympiad...
Russian Sergey Karyakin wins chess contenders' tournament
Russian Grand Master Sergey Karyakin has won the chess contenders' tournament in Moscow, defeating Fabiano Caruana from the US. The head of FIDE Kirsan Ilyumzhinov congratulated the Russian chess …
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: "Azerbaijan is an example of the development and popularization of chess"
The President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, speaking about the development of chess in Azerbaijan, praised the level of hosting of the Chess World Cup, which took place in Baku from September 10th to October 5th 2015, …
Ilyumzhinov: Azerbaijan is an example to follow in the development of chess
Azerbaijan has always been an example for the development and popularization of chess among the other 186 countries from the World Chess Federation (FIDE). This was announced today in an exclusive interview for Vestnik Kavkaza by FIDE ...
Serzh Sargsyan checkmates Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has won a chess game against FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Narek Nikoghosyan from the administration of President of Armenia reports on social networks. Vestnik …
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: Chess has a great future in the Caucasus
Yesterday, the President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, held a press conference at TASS, which was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the FIDE leadership. On the sidelines of the press …
Chess players of the world, unite!
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: “We united the chess world; we have one champion, one federation; we are recognized by the IOC”
Ilyumzhinov: Chess World Cup in Baku is the strongest
The World Chess Cup started yesterday in Baku, 128 grandmasters will participate in it under a knock-out system. The World Cup is not only a prestigious forum, but also a direct selection to the Candidates Tournament. The two lucky ones who find …
Baku hosts World Chess Cup
The International Mugham Center in Baku is to host the opening ceremony of the World Chess Cup today, which is to come to an end on October 4th. Elman Rustamov, the head of the ...
