FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov thanks Mintimer Shaimiev for successful holding of the Russian Super Final Chess Championship

On December 8, Tatarstan State Counsellor, Senior Advisor to FIDE President, member of the Board of Trustees of the Russian Chess Federation Mintimer Shaimiev received a letter of thanks from the President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Kirsan Ilyumzhinov for successful holding of the Russian Super Final Russian Chess Championship held from November 27 to December 7 in Kazan.

"The capital of Tatarstan has again confirmed its reputation as a hospitable and responsible host-city of sports and cultural events of the highest level. Supporting the project of the Russian Chess Federation "Chess in museums", the organizing committee and the government of the Republic of Tatarstan have not only provided a perfect venue for the tournament, but also introduced the chess community with the masterpieces of the National Art Gallery of the Kazan Kremlin,” the letter says.