In this video interview, FIDE Honorary President Florencio Campomanes talks about his decisions on the controversial termination of 1984 Garry Kasparov-Anatoly Karpov FIDE World Chess Championship. Campomanes cited the health of both players particularly Karpov who was advised by his doctors not to continue playing as Karpov had already lost 23 pounds and was being hospitalized several times during the course of their match. As we know, the match was abandoned without a result.
FIDE issues safety FAQ and instructions for Candidates 2026
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With the Candidates Chess 2026 starting this week in Paphsos, Cyprus,
tension around the tournament is rising. At stake is not only the
challenger’s spot, ...
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