Alexander Zhukov, Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Vice-President of the Russian Chess Federation (RCF), commented on the information that the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has allowed the RRC to move from Europe to Asia.
“Nothing will interfere with our transition as FIDE is talking about it. Chess is probably one of the unique sports where Asian countries are at the forefront of the world as a whole. I think the move to Asia was the right decision for us, it’s good that FIDE supports it,” said Zhukov. “Match TV”.
The International Chess Federation Council had previously allowed the Russian Chess Federation to move from the European Chess Union to the Asian Chess Federation.
The FIDE Council made its decision after the international federation’s constitutional commission found no irregularities in the transition. Now the transition process can be completed at the Asian Chess Federation parliamentary meeting to be held in Abu Dhabi on February 28.
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