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FIDE Election: Carlsen's Comeback Key Promise
18 Sep
Summary
- Candidate pledges to bring Magnus Carlsen back to classical championship.
- Focus on governance reforms, transparency, and conflict-of-interest rules.
- Vote to shape FIDE's future amid debates on tradition vs. commercial appeal.
Wadim Rosenstein, a candidate for the FIDE presidency, aims to reintroduce Magnus Carlsen into the classical world championship cycle. The upcoming September 26 election in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, will decide FIDE's trajectory. Rosenstein, a German entrepreneur, faces competition from Jan Henric Buettner and Timur Turlov.
Rosenstein stated his strong relationships with top players like Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, expressing a desire to see them return to classical competition. He believes the classical world championship should remain the sport's paramount title, respecting tradition while acknowledging the rise of other chess formats. His campaign prioritizes governance reforms, transparency, and robust conflict-of-interest regulations.
Regarding geopolitical issues, Rosenstein stressed adherence to Court of Arbitration for Sport rulings concerning Russia and Belarus. He advocates for chess to be a unifying force, operating within legal frameworks. He also addressed concerns about his business ties to Russia, promising to strengthen FIDE's safeguards against conflicts of interest by ensuring FIDE employees exclusively serve the federation.
Rosenstein's vision includes professionalizing FIDE's operations and enhancing its commercial performance, noting the vast public recognition of chess contrasted with its limited sponsorship. His proposals aim to bolster FIDE's appeal to sponsors and improve its financial standing.
