“I know that a candidate from Ukraine is in the running. What will happen if he wins? He did not bring a sponsor, did not make any contribution to the development of chess. If there is a Ukrainian, we will all be left without money. And the Russians will definitely not participate in any tournaments. Something new will have to be created,” Karjakin said.
The Russian Arkady Dvorkovich, who currently heads the organization, will also be a candidate for the post of FIDE chief. His opponents in the elections will be Andrei Barishpolets, Belarusian Inalbek Sheripov and Frenchman Bahar Kuatli. The elections will take place during the FIDE General Assembly on August 7th and 8th.
Source: Sport
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