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Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. and President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, has announced that he will run for President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The leadership elections will take place on 26 and 27 September 2026 in Samarkand, during the organisation's General Assembly and alongside the 46th World Chess Olympiad. The announcement follows Turlov's earlier nomination for the post of FIDE Deputy President. "Today, a federation with a century of history stands at a crossroads. The progress we've made cannot be stopped or erased. I believe it must be intensified, given fresh energy, and carried forward. That is why I have decided to put forward my candidacy for President of the International Chess Federation," he stated. Turlov has led the Kazakhstan Chess Federation since 2023, overseeing a wide-ranging modernisation of the country's chess sector and investing more than 75 million US dollars in the game's development. Under his leadership, Kazakhstan has hosted the Men’s World Chess Championship match and the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship, and Almaty will soon host the World University Chess Championship. He has also served as President of the International School Chess Federation since 2024.♟ Turlov confirmed that Viswanathan Anand, FIDE Deputy President since 2022, will stand as the candidate for Deputy President on his ticket. "Vishy needs no introduction in the chess world. He is one of the greatest chess players in history and a man who is highly respected on every continent. His participation in our team is a guarantee of continuity and the preservation of the best work that has already been done," Turlov said. Together they will run on a programme built around digitalisation and AI, chess in schools and the financial sustainability of national federations. 🔗 Read more on our website