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FIDE President Timur Turlov visits World Senior Chess Championship
FIDE President Timur Turlov visited Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia, to attend the ongoing World Senior Chess Championship. During the visit, Turlov met with Boban Đurović, President of the Municipality of Vrnjačka Banja, to discuss enhancing chess cooperation, implementing joint projects, and promoting the region as a destination for international sporting events.
The meeting included Andrija Jorgić, President of the Chess Federation of Serbia, Bolat Imanbayev, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia, and Zoran Gajić, the Minister of Sports. Discussions also focused on strengthening the existing friendship and cooperation between Serbia and Kazakhstan through future initiatives.
Addressing the championship participants before Round 6, Turlov noted that this year’s tournament has gathered nearly 400 players from 65 countries. He emphasized FIDE’s commitment to developing senior chess and ensuring players of all ages have opportunities to compete in international tournaments.
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Boban Đurović · Chess Federation of Serbia · FIDE · Timur Turlov · Vrnjačka Banja
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Zoran Gajić, the Minister of Sports, was present at the meeting. www.fide.com · www.kurir.rs · zurnal.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Timur Turlov met with Boban Đurović, President of the Municipality of Vrnjačka Banja. www.fide.com · www.kurir.rs · zurnal.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Turlov addressed the participants before the start of Round 6 of the championship. www.fide.com · www.kurir.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] The championship has brought together nearly 400 players from 65 countries. www.fide.com · www.kurir.rs · zurnal.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bolat Imanbayev, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia, attended the meeting. www.fide.com · www.kurir.rs · zurnal.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] The meeting involved discussions on promoting Vrnjačka Banja as a destination for international sporting gatherings. www.fide.com · www.kurir.rs · zurnal.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] The World Senior Chess Championship is being held in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia. www.fide.com · www.kurir.rs · zurnal.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] The meeting included Andrija Jorgić, President of the Chess Federation of Serbia. www.fide.com · www.kurir.rs · zurnal.politika.rs