FIDE

FIDE, the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (International Chess Federation), is the global governing body for chess. It organizes major chess events, sets rules, and manages chess ratings. FIDE is currently newsworthy due to two primary reasons. First, it is the organizer of the Candidates Tournament, a prestigious event determining the challenger for the World Chess Championship. Recent articles highlight the tournament's progress and related press conferences. Second, FIDE is facing scrutiny regarding the Russian Chess Federation's activities in occupied territories of Ukraine, including Crimea. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is threatening the Russian federation with exclusion from FIDE due to allegations of using chess programs to 'Russify' the population in these regions. This involves the organization of numerous chess tournaments and the establishment of chess clubs in occupied areas. This situation underscores the intersection of sports and politics, and FIDE's responsibility to address political issues within its member federations.