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The Official Statement of FIDE Council
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The Official Statement of FIDE Council
Today, on February 27, 2022, an extraordinary meeting of the FIDE Council was held on the current situation and the urgent measures to be taken after the military action launched by Russia in Ukraine.
As stated by the FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, the FIDE Council regards its main mission in preserving the unity of FIDE and respecting the basic human rights enshrined in the FIDE Charter.
In this regard, the FIDE Council has adopted a number of important emergency decisions.
- FIDE Council approves the following statement condemning the military action:
“FIDE expresses its grave concern about the military action started by Russia in Ukraine. FIDE stands united against wars as well as condemns any use of military means to resolve political conflicts. FIDE will take any necessary action to ensure the security of chess players and other members of the chess community. No official FIDE chess competitions and events will be held in Russia and Belarus.”
- Following the call from IOC, the FIDE Council decides that no Russian and Belarusian national flag be displayed or anthem be played in all FIDE-rated international chess events. Instead – the national chess federation’s flag or the official symbol/logo shall be used. A simplified procedure for performing under the FIDE flag would be followed where it is crucial for the players or any other chess officials under the current geopolitical situation.
- In order to safeguard FIDE from reputational, financial, and any other possible risks, FIDE terminates all existing sponsorship agreements with any Belarusian and Russian sanctioned and/or state-controlled companies and will not enter into new sponsorship agreements with any such companies.
- FIDE Council condemns any public statement from any member of the chess community which supports unjustified military action and brings the case of chess grandmasters Sergey Karjakin and Sergey Shipov to the Ethics and Disciplinary Commission.
- The FIDE Council reaffirms the FIDE Congress dates, welcomes the AICF's bid to host the 44th Chess Olympiad, and suggests 10 days for other bids.
The FIDE Council suggests that regardless of the organization of the Chess Olympiad 2022, FIDE will organize the annual FIDE Congress during the previously planned dates – from 27.07.2022. till 02.08.2022. with the election date on 01.08.2022. The preference is to combine the FIDE Congress with the Chess Olympiad 2022. However, consultations with the potential organizers of the Chess Olympiad 2022 will be carried out and adjustment of the FIDE Congress dates is possible if it does not imply a notable delay of elections. The FIDE Council confirms that the continental elections shall be organized within their constitutional terms.
- The FIDE Council confirms its commitment to the continuation of all the established development programs for national federations, zones, continents, and affiliated organizations.
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March 2, 2022 update:
After receiving the opinion of Mr Rivello, the Chair of FIDE Constitutional Commission, the FIDE Council decides to suspend the title of the FIDE Ambassador for Life for Anatoly Karpov and asks the General Assembly to take a decision on the matter. The FIDE Council also approves that sanctioned persons would be denied to hold any honorary or official positions in FIDE and would not be invited to any official FIDE events. Both decisions have been taken by the majority of votes.
2022 Extraordinary FIDE Council Meeting: Protocol (click to download)
30 russian masters and grandmasters signed an open letter calling on Mr. Putin to end to the war against Ukraine
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- Written by: Yana Metlyova
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30 russian masters and grandmasters signed an open letter calling on Mr. Putin to end to the war against Ukraine
“Appeal to the President of the Russian Federation from Russian chess players. We oppose military actions on the territory of Ukraine and call for an early ceasefire and a peaceful solution to the conflict through dialogue and diplomatic negotiations. It is unbearably painful for us to see the catastrophe that is happening these days to our peoples. We have always played for Russia in individual and, with particular pride, in team competitions. We believe that chess, like sports in general, should bring people together. The most difficult and prestigious international tournaments were held in our country at the highest level even in the midst of a pandemic. Chess teaches responsibility for one's actions; every step counts, and a mistake can lead to a fatal point of no return. And if this has always been about sports, now people's lives, basic rights and freedoms, human dignity, the present and future of our countries are at stake. In these tragic days, we think of all the people who found themselves in the center of this terrible conflict. We share the pain with our Ukrainian colleagues and call for peace. The Ukrainian chess team is the reigning European champion, one of the best teams in the world along with ours. We played dozens of matches and hundreds of games. We have always put wrestling above politics - and the Ukrainians responded to us in return. We ask you to give teams, players and ordinary people from both countries a chance for mutual respect. We are for peace. Stop the war!"
The petition was signed by:
Ian Nepomniachtchi, grandmaster, Honored Master of Sports of Russia, two-time Russian champion, European champion, vice-world champion, two-time world champion, European champion as part of the Russian team, winner of the FIDE Online Olympiad as part of the Russian team;
Alexandra Kosteniuk, grandmaster, Honored Master of Sports of Russia, 12th world champion, Russian champion, World Cup winner, three-time Olympic champion with the Russian team, two-time world champion and five-time European champion with the Russian team;
Daniil Dubov, grandmaster, world champion in rapid chess, European champion as a member of the Russian team and winner of two online Olympiads as a member of the Russian team;
Petr Svidler, grandmaster, Honored Master of Sports of Russia, eight-time champion of Russia, winner of the World Cup, five-time winner of the World Chess Olympiads as part of the Russian team, two-time winner of the World Team Championship as part of the Russian team, three-time winner of the European Team Championship as part of the Russian team;
Andrey Esipenko, grandmaster, winner of two online Olympiads as part of the Russian team;
Maxim Matlakov, grandmaster, European champion, European champion as part of the Russian team;
Kirill Alekseenko, grandmaster, participant of the Candidates Tournament, European champion in the Russian team;
Alexander Motylev, grandmaster, Russian champion, European champion, coach of the Russian men's team;
Evgeny Naer, grandmaster, European champion, coach of the Russian women's team;
Pavel Tregubov, grandmaster, European champion;
Anton Demchenko, grandmaster, European champion;
Mikhail Kobalia, grandmaster, senior coach of the Russian youth team;
Alexander Khalifman, grandmaster, FIDE world champion, two-time Olympic champion in the Russian team;
Valentina Gunina, Grandmaster, Honored Master of Sports of Russia, multiple champion of Russia and Europe in the individual competition, three-time Olympic champion in the Russian team, world champion, six-time European champion in the Russian team, winner of two online Olympiads in the Russian team;
Polina Shuvalova, International Master, World Junior Chess Champion, Russian Rapid Champion, World and European Champion as a member of the Russian team, winner of two online Olympiads as a member of the Russian team;
Alina Kashlinskaya, grandmaster, European champion, world champion and two-time European champion as part of the Russian team;
Igor Lysy, grandmaster, champion of Russia;
Dmitry Kryakvin, grandmaster, journalist;
Vladimir Barsky, international master, journalist;
Mark Glukhovsky, master candidate, organizer;
Maxim Notkin, international master, journalist;
Maxim Chigaev, grandmaster;
Anastasia Chigaeva, FIDE Master;
Olga Badelko, grandmaster;
Pavel Ponkratov, grandmaster;
Alexander Shimanov, grandmaster;
Igor Berdichevsky, grandmaster;
Ivan Rozum, grandmaster;
Ildar Khairullin, grandmaster;
Artur Gabrielyan, grandmaster;
Nikita Petrov, grandmaster;
Evgeny Gleizerov, grandmaster;
Artem Odegov, FIDE Master;
Konstantin Mesropov, International Master;
Svetlana Ershova, Women's International Master;
Evgeny Egorov, international master;
Anna Volkova, organizer;
Eteri Kublashvili, FIDE Women's Master;
Yana Sidorchuk, organizer;
Anna Burtasova, women's grandmaster;
Denis Grigoriev, journalist;
Ilya Gorodetsky, candidate master, commentator;
Oleg Pervakov, grandmaster, multiple world champion in chess composition, journalist.
John Ripley Cup Liverpool 1 v Atticus 1 1/3/22
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- Written by: sjb
- Category: Club News
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Liverpool |
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Atticus |
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1 |
b |
Jack Erskine |
1916 |
0 |
1 |
Charles Kennaugh |
2126 |
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2 |
w |
Isidro Cruz Gomez |
2081 |
1 |
0 |
Steve Kee |
2088 |
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3 |
b |
Marek Korsinkij |
1867 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
Andrei Stancak |
2114 |
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4 |
w |
Jamie Kumar |
1776 |
0 |
1 |
Dave Lawson |
2166 |
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5 |
b |
Ian Stephens |
1804 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
David James |
2126 |
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6 |
w |
Stephen Lloyd |
1788 |
1 |
0 |
Luke Boumphrey |
2051 |
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3 |
3 |
Atticus win on board count |
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The Vines ('The Big House') set the scene for what was truly a big match! Surrounded by distinguished-looking gentlemen, who seemed fascinated by the drama of chess - I am referring to the surrounding portraits of course.
The results began and ended with drawn games, with the finale on board 3 becoming the focus of all. On route we had Dave James' advantage gradually slipping away as Ian reached equality to draw. Then Dave Lawson demonstrated his often astonishing theoretical knowledge with a little-known gambit to land his opponent's king in difficulties which proved fatal. Then board 1, which seemed on the surface to be heading for a draw, saw Charlie capitalise on a queen exchange to simplify to a won endgame. Next was a fine victory for Steve Lloyd over Luke Boumphrey, who seemed to run out of ideas at some point. My game on board 2 seemed to be progressing nicely until I tried to make one pawn ahead become two, and in short order fell for the sharp awakening of a rook sac to force instant resignation! Ouch.
So, we were left with a penalty shootout on board 3 - if Andrej drew we would go through on board count, but did Andrej know this? Marek gained a pawn, but there was some overloading of his major pieces which enabled Andrej to win it back. As the spectators circled in closer to the board and the players became painfully aware of the clocks of doom, a draw was agreed, and a fitting result for both players under great pressure. In fact, a fine performance by all concerned on both teams, .
Don't be misled by their grades, these Liverpool youngsters are proving to be a match for anyone. Report by Steve Kee
Sad News Today, the Passing of Professor David Robertson 3/3/22
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Some sad news has reached the Club today with the passing of Professor David Roberston, David was a founder member of Atticus and played for the Club for many years winning numerous MCA League Titles under Captain John Carleton. David was the instigator and main organiser of the European Chess Championships in Liverpool in 2008. Our thoughts are with Laura his wife and his family and friends.
Atticus 1 come out on top in the big derby Showdown. 31/1/22
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Atticus 1 welcomed back new Captain John Redmond on board 1 tonight. The team put in an inspired performance and deserved their win against joint Division 1 leaders Atticus 2. Despite the loss Atticus 2 remain on top of the League on board count but this could now make the battle for first place more interesting for some of the other MCA teams in the second half of the season.
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| 1984 | 3.0 : 4.0 | Atticus 1 | 1927 | ||||
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2155
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0 - 1
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L
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2335
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2
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L
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2080
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0.5 - 0.5
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L
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2155
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3
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2155
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0.5 - 0.5
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L
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2140
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4
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L
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2118
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0.5 - 0.5
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L
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1885
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5
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L
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1825
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0 - 1
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L
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1698
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6
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L
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1825
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1 - 0
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1653
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7
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L
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1728
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0.5 - 0.5
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1623
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Atticus 4 beat Formby 1 Division 3 17/1/22
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- Written by: sjb
- Category: Club News
A great victory on Monday Night for Atticus 4 over second place Formby. The return to the team of Geoff Cannon and Steve Philp helped to strengthen the team. Captain on the night was Howard Sleeman. Chris Wentworth is now listed for the Atticus 3 team.
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| 1540 | 4.0 : 2.0 | Formby 1 | 1617 | ||||
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1
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1650
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1 - 0
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L
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1825
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2
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3
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1623
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1 - 0
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L
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1600
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3
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4
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1525
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0 - 1
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L
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1578
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4
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5
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1510
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1 - 0
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1548
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5
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6
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1390
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0.5 - 0.5
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6
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0.5 - 0.5
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1533
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- Useful Win for Atticus 2 17/1/22
- Statement of the MCA Committee concerning the Covid-19 situation and chess
- Club reopens Monday January 10th
- 4NCL Online Season 5
- Happy Xmas to all Chess Players everywhere from Atticus Chess Club
- Carlsen is the old and the new World Chess Champion!
- Atticus Xmas Party Monday December 20th at Zorba's 7pm
- Disappointing Night for Atticus Teams in Division 1 29/11/21
- Atticus 2 Survive Epic Encounter 23/11/21
- Atticus 3 v Liverpool 2
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