The world’s n ° 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen launched a scathing attack on the president of Fide, Arkaddy Dvorkovich, accusing her of having abused his authority and forcing players against the Grand Slam of Freestyle chess. Carlsen called for the resignation of Dvorkovich.
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The world’s n ° 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen demanded the resignation of the International Chess Federation, Fide, President Arkady Dvorkovich, accusing her of “improper use of power” and of “constraining” the players. Carlsen’s social networks, social networks against Dvorkovich, in which he also asked for the resignation of the president of Fide, came after the world chess organization announced on Monday that they had not concluded a Agreement with freestyle chess operations.
Carlsen and the German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner are co -owners of the Freestyle chess operations that did the Grand Chelem tour of February 7. The Grand Chelem tour will take place in Weissenhaus, Paris, New York, New Delhi and Cape Town and the organizers plan to label the possible winner as the “World Champions”.
FIDE opposed the plans of freestyle chess operations, arguing that they are the “only regulator of the world chess championships” and hold the authority “to award a world championship title”.
Fide in his statement said on Monday that players participating in the Grand Chelem Freestyle tour should sign an exemption to remain eligible for the world championship cycle.
Carlsen reveals personal messages from the president of Fide
Carlsen retaliated to Fide when he asked the players to sign a derogation. The 34 -year -old Norwegian disclosed some personal messages from President Dvorkovich who were sent to the father of the former world champion. According to messages, Dvorkovich had promised that “players will in no case be affected” despite the current fight between the two bodies.
“Player coercion, improper use of power and broken promises. The president of Fide Dvorkovich, to convince me to play Rapid & Blitz in New York, you wrote on December 19 to my father: “ You just want to pass a message and Magnus that everything that is happening between Fide and Freestyle in terms of recognition, players not to be affected in any way. They can decide for themselves and Fide will not take any negative measure, ”revealed Carlsen on X.
The coercion of players, improper use of power and broken promises.
The president of Fide Dvorkovich, to convince me to play Rapid & Blitz in New York, you wrote my father on December 19:
“I just want to get a message and Magnus that everything that is happening between Fide and Freestyle in terms …
– Magnus Carlsen (@magnuscarlsen) February 3, 2025
“You added later during the day:” I will move if my word will be undermined by the council. By forcing players to sign an unacceptable renunciation, you have denied your promise. Do you want to resign? Asked Carlsen.
The first Grand Grand Chelem will be played from February 7 in Weissenhaus, Germany.
