FIDE President Timur Turlov Visits World Senior Chess Championship in Serbia

Turlov Holds Talks with Local Authorities

FIDE President Timur Turlov traveled to Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia, where the World Senior Chess Championship is currently taking place. During his visit, he held discussions with Boban Đurović, President of the Municipality of Vrnjačka Banja. The meeting also included Andrija Jorgić, President of the Chess Federation of Serbia; Bolat Imanbayev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia; and Zoran Gajić, Minister of Sports.

The delegation discussed ways to strengthen chess cooperation, implement joint projects, and promote the town as a host for major sporting events. Particular attention was given to the enduring partnership between Serbia and Kazakhstan.

Ceremonial First Move and Player Addresses

Following the official talks, Turlov went to the championship venue and spoke to competitors before Round 6. He welcomed the nearly 400 players from 65 countries, praised chess as a lifelong pursuit, and stressed FIDE’s commitment to senior competitions. Together with Jorgić, he then made the opening move in the Women 65+ game between Martine Dubois and Marina Aseeva.

Turlov also took time to greet several prominent figures in women’s chess, including former Women’s World Champion Nona Gaprindashvili and Swedish Grandmaster Pia Cramling.

Round 6 Highlights

• WGM Galina Strutinskaya remains unbeaten in the Women 65+ section after scoring 6/6.
• WGM Monica Calzetta Ruiz keeps her lead in the Women 50+ category with 5/6.
• GM Kiril Georgiev and GM Pavel Kotsur share the Open 50+ lead at 5.5/6 following victories in Round 6.
• Eight players are tied on 5/6 in the Open 65+ standings.

Tournament Standings After Round 6

Source

This report is based on information published by FIDE — International Chess Federation.

Official source: https://www.fide.com/fide-president-timur-turlov-visits-world-senior-chess-championship/