Three candidates compete to lead world chess federation
Two German candidates and one candidate from Kazakhstan are competing to become president of the World Chess Federation, FIDE, according to DW. The election in Samarkand is expected to end the federation’s era of Russian presidents. Money, Kremlin influence and unanswered questions are among the issues identified by the broadcaster.
FIDE is preparing for a three-way contest to choose its next president in Samarkand, DW reported. Two candidates from Germany and one from Kazakhstan are seeking the leadership of the World Chess Federation. The election is expected to bring an end to the era of Russian presidents at FIDE, according to the source.
DW identified money and Kremlin influence among the issues at stake. It also referred to unanswered questions surrounding the federation and the election. The supplied material does not name the candidates, give the date of the vote or explain the voting system.
It also does not describe their programmes or state which candidate is favoured.
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