Russian GM Volodar Murzin spoke about his desire to change his chess federation in an interview with Hindustan Times. Murzin says that his choice of tournaments is limited. Volodar notes that he has no connection with the Chess Federation of Russia.

Volodar Murzin

Volodar Murzin

Russia's No. 4

“I want to change my federation. I have no contact with the Chess Federation of Russia and receive no support from them.

Right now, I can’t play in Bundesliga. In some other tournaments too. If I change federation, I will be able to play more tournaments in Europe.”

20-year-old Volodar Murzin is Russia’s No. 4. Murzin is the winner of the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2024, the Russian Junior Championship 2020 and 2023, the European Youth Chess Championship 2018, and other events. Volodar has been competing under the neutral FIDE flag since 2023.

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