“My priority is to create a unified FIDE digital ecosystem… Single player account, rating history, online competitions, etc.” — Timur Turlov

Timur Turlov

President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation

“I begin sharing the key commitments of my programme for the future of FIDE.

The first priority is digital transformation. Technology should empower every federation — not just those with the largest budgets. My vision is to build a modern, connected FIDE that gives every member federation access to the digital tools needed to grow chess more effectively.

My priorities include:

1. Creating a unified FIDE digital ecosystem with a single player account, rating history, online competitions, and educational resources.

2. Providing practical digital tools to help national federations manage their daily operations more efficiently and reduce unnecessary paperwork.

3. Enabling federations to express their positions on key FIDE matters through secure online platforms.

4. Opening technical interfaces so federations can seamlessly integrate their own tournaments, rating systems, and services.

5. Making AI-powered tools for game analysis, training, anti-cheating, education, and tournament administration available to every federation — regardless of its size or resources.

My commitment is clear: to present a practical roadmap for FIDE’s digital transformation and ensure that every member federation benefits from modern technology.

This is the first of several programme priorities I will be sharing in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!”