Dvorkovich set to step down?
BREAKING NEWS!
If what is happening against the legitimately elected president of Venezuela is to become the way things are done from now on, then … Read the rest “Dvorkovich set to step down?”
Category: politics
FIDE does U-turn
Political opportunism in St.Petersburg?
I hope that this will not be the way Dvorkovich intends to run FIDE in the future. Earlier today FIDE announced… Read the rest “FIDE does U-turn”
The internet, Sex, potpourri and other nonsense!
The Internet and Privacy
Before the arrival of the internet, it was really tough being a follower….and sometimes embarrassing, too! As in the case of … Read the rest “The internet, Sex, potpourri and other nonsense!”
Today’s INSIGHT into the meaning of LIFE
When is a Man Finished?
”A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.” Richard M. Nixon (President of … Read the rest “Today’s INSIGHT into the meaning of LIFE”
Why Makropoulos lost the FIDE election
Fortunately, Europe is NOT the world
When acting FIDE president Georgios Makropoulos wrote to me in May of this year, it was abundantly clear that … Read the rest “Why Makropoulos lost the FIDE election”
D-day for FIDE…
Someone will celebrate this evening. But who?
I have written enough of the 2018 FIDE election campaign here on this blog for my liking, and … Read the rest “D-day for FIDE…”
Makropoulos’ underhanded tactics
”Manipulating proxies, deceiving inexperienced federations, stretching the truth and intimidating – this is a trademark style of Mr. Makropoulos’s team. We have decided to … Read the rest “Makropoulos’ underhanded tactics”
Makro moves to ban Dvorkovich for 8 years!
Makro set to eliminate election rival
It is impossible to make this stuff up! Below is an open letter by FIDE presidential candidate Arkady Dvorkovich … Read the rest “Makro moves to ban Dvorkovich for 8 years!”
Thursday Coffee, FIDE, Chess and other Nonsense
Dvorkovich Seduces FIDE
James Bond could not have been more effective! Since announcing his candidature for the FIDE presidency in June, Arkhady Dvorkovich has become … Read the rest “Thursday Coffee, FIDE, Chess and other Nonsense”
Makro advocates systemic corruption ahead of election
African chess leaders expose Makro’s corruption
It has long been recognized that acting FIDE president Georgios Makropoulos has been trying every trick in the book … Read the rest “Makro advocates systemic corruption ahead of election”
Friday Coffee
A Toasted Friday
It’s been a bit of a quiet week. Not that I am complaining…it gives me the chance to catch up on things … Read the rest “Friday Coffee”
Coffee, Sex, FIDE ,Fake News and Cyber Nonsense!
Coffee, Fake News & FIDE Trash Talk
It is Sunday already, a sure sign that another week has come and gone. For those who like … Read the rest “Coffee, Sex, FIDE ,Fake News and Cyber Nonsense!”
Breaking News!
Dvorkovich Landslide Predicted!
This Saturday presidential candidate Arkady Dvorkovich is expected to have extended his winning support in the 2018 FIDE elections to (50% + … Read the rest “Breaking News!”
Thursday Coffee, FIDE, Carlsen and other nonsense
Thursday Coffee
We live in times of unstoppable change. All around us. Everyday. Trump; North Korea; Trade war; Immigration; AI. The chess world is not … Read the rest “Thursday Coffee, FIDE, Carlsen and other nonsense”
Chess tidbits, FIDE and other Nonsense
Chess Solitaire…
How are you today? In this blog column I present a potpourri of chess items from the past few days that have caught … Read the rest “Chess tidbits, FIDE and other Nonsense”
