Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov congratulates Kirsan Ilyumzhinov on election as President of International Chess Federation

On August 13, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov sent a telegram to Kirsan Ilyumzhinov to congratulate him on the election as President of International Chess Federation.

“Dear Kirsan Nikolaevich! Receive my sincere greetings on the election as President of International Chess Federation for the fourth time. This event proves that the World Chess Federation (FIDE) appreciates your long-term work as the Head of the Federation, and support of your work by national chess federations. Let your energy and your aspiration for creation, determination and working efficiency will help you achieve your goals, be satisfied with results and provide benefit to society. I hope for active and constructive cooperation with FIDE in terms of strengthening the traditions of Tatarstan chess school. I wish you health, wellbeing, good luck in work and life.

Tatarstan President, Rustam Minnikhanov.”