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Check, Mate Local Russian News In English
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov's reinstatement as president of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) gives the eccentric Kalmyk president the retirement he has been dreaming of. Former chess world champion Anatoly Karpov, defeated decisively by Ilyumzhinov at the vote in Khanty-Mansiisk, is licking his wounds and considering whether to accept his rival's gracious offer of the position of vice president. Regardless, he has vowed to continue to fight to restore and transform the chess world. Source: Russia Profile.org