Germany Aims to Overtake Russia in Chess
Three candidates are competing in the elections for the presidency of the World Chess Federation, namely the Germans Jan Henrik Bottner and Vadim Rosenstein, and the Russian Arkady Dvorkovich, who is seeking a third term despite the sanctions imposed on Russia due to the war in Ukraine. Dvorkovich aims to strengthen the federation's openness and efficiency, maintaining strong Russian influence despite a decline in dominance, as Moscow continues to support its candidate and a group of Russian businessmen. There is also another German candidate competing against Dvorkovich: Jan Henrik Bottner, who promises to promote transparency and growth, but his candidacy has not received support from the German Chess Federation. Vadim Rosenstein, who has dedicated efforts and funds to support chess tournaments, is considered the most likely to end Dvorkovich’s tenure, despite calls for clarification regarding his stance on Russian players' participation and the involvement of the Russian Federation. The competition is tense due to financial backgrounds, political positions, and the impact of sanctions. Moscow is paying close attention, while some European federations reject candidates with backgrounds rooted in Russian or German business interests.
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