Could Russia be about to lose its grip on chess leadership?
16 Jul 2026, 07:10 GMT
Topic: Sports
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/could-russia-be-about-to-lose-its-grip-on-chess-leadership/a-77971495?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Russians have long pulled the strings when it comes to the governing body of international chess. But now two Germans are vying for FIDE's top job.