What Timur Turlov promises FIDE – and why Cyprus has a reason to watch

Timur Turlov is running for the presidency of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), with elections set for September 26-27 in Samarkand. His campaign focuses on digital transformation, chess in schools, financial autonomy for national federations, and institutional development, with five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand as his running mate. Given Cyprus's history of hosting major international chess events supported by Freedom Holding, local officials are closely watching these proposals for increased transparency and support for smaller federations.