Kasparov seeks FIDE presidency

Winning is not a secret that belongs to a very few; winning is something that we can learn by studying ourselves, studying the environment and making ourselves ready for any challenge that is in front of us – Kasparov

Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the International Chess Federation, known by its French acronym, FIDE. Elections for the post of President will take place in August 2014. Kasparov is trying to unseat the 18-year-old incumbent Kirsan Ilumzhinov, also of Russia.

Last Monday’s spectacular launch event was held in Tallin, Estonia, amid this year’s FIDE Congress which brought together delegates representing the