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Chess masters seek to oust Russian “alien spotter”
The stepping down of a remote Russian regional leader who once claimed to have been abducted by aliens has set off an unexpected battle for the world’s most important chess job.
Full StoryChess Review: Kirsan Ilyumzhinov to Step Down as President of Kalmykia to Focus on FIDE
MOSCOW–(Marketwire - September 8, 2010) - Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the President of Kalmykia since 1993, has asked Russian President Dmitry Medvedev not to consider him for another term as head of the republic. Ilyumzhinov intends to focus on developing chess around the world as President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE).
Full StoryBattle vs Chess video makes chess exciting?
Battle vs Chess promises to expand on regular chess in so many ways they’re almost uncountable. Aside from mixing up chess rules and injecting RPG elements, there are also puzzle games aplenty.
Full StoryRussia: Chess Federation Chief Steps Down as Regional Leader
The controversial leader of a mostly Buddhist region in southern Russia, who has gained international attention for his prominence in world chess, said he was resigning.
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