Fiona Steil-Antoni

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[Magyar Péter (Ne féljetek) @magyarpeterMP]

Ma egyeztetést folytattam Polgár Judittal, Magyarország élő legendájával. Judit elmondta, hogy a kialakult körülményekre tekintettel nem vállalja a jelöltséget.
Sajnálom, de tisztelettel tudomásul veszem a döntését.

Köszönöm neki, hogy komolyan vette a felkérést! Köszönöm a nyitottságát, az egyenes beszédét és azt a méltóságot, amellyel ezt a helyzetet kezelte.

Sajnálom, ha az örömömből
és a feltétlen bizodalmamból fakadó lelkesedésem okozta kommunikációs hibák hozzájárulhattak a kialakult helyzethez és a döntéséhez. A hibákért a felelősség kizárólag engem
terhel.

Köszönöm Polgár Juditnak, hogy megfontolta a felkérést! Köszönjük, amit a magyar nemzetért tett!

[Chess Topics @ChessTopics]

Judit Polgar has officially declined the nomination to serve as interim President of Hungary. ♟️🇭🇺

"I consider it an honor of my life... However, I do not feel strong enough to take on the historical responsibility of uniting a divided nation."

She added that she will fully support a new independent candidate to help unify the country.

#JuditPolgar #Chess #Hungary

https://t.co/VMaAiY85Jw

[𝗙𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗢 🇩🇪 @fiago7]

By the way what was that act from Messi yesterday? Where Cucurella clearly told him Cubarsì has an injury on his upper lip and he made a huge fuss pretending like he was covering his mouth to get him sent off? Very disturbing.

Like come on man you‘re the greatest player alive, why do you have to sink this low and do cheap stuff like this?

[ArtButMakeItSports @ArtButSports]

Mephisto, by Joaquín Espalter y Rull, 1872, 📸 by Dan Mullan

[Szabolcs Panyi @panyiszabolcs]

💥♟️PM Péter Magyar is asking chess legend @GMJuditPolgar to accept the nomination for President of the Republic of Hungary. Regarded as the greatest female player ever, she's the only woman to reach the world top 10—and the only one to defeat a reigning world No. 1. @Kasparov63

[Jonathan O'Connor @ninkibah]

I had a fantastic time last night with my chess family here in Bucharest.
https://t.co/E5WRTdw7Km

[MrDodgy is on ChessFam @ChessProblem]

finally, the women in chess panel with @emiliacastelao @GevorgyanMaria and Johanna Johannsdottir!

[MrDodgy is on ChessFam @ChessProblem]

another very interesting discussion in Bucharest! @TheChessFam @MeetsKids @TelegraphChess @fionchetta

[MrDodgy is on ChessFam @ChessProblem]

these guys are having way too much fun

[IA Judit Sztaray @ChessArbitress]

2nd Chess Summit organized by ChessFam and @ChessProblem is opening with conversation on chess communities with @TrymSorsdal and @WittePhoebe! Moderated by @fionchetta, filmed by @emiliacastelao and helped by many others:) Bravo!

[MrDodgy is on ChessFam @ChessProblem]

taking a break from chess politics to learn about community building from the mighty @TrymSorsdal and the powerful @WittePhoebe

[Levon Aronian @LevAronian]

Ani’s first music video is premiering!!! Incredibly proud of her!

https://t.co/kuyw7eq2dD

[Fiona Steil-Antoni @fionchetta]

Noooooo, not the World Cup 😫

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

♟ The FIDE Council has approved a series of significant changes to the format of the 2027 FIDE World Cup and the 2027 FIDE Women’s World Cup, following recommendations from the Global Strategy Commission.

Beginning in 2027, both World Cups will be played over 19 days and will consist of two distinct stages.

▪️Stage 1: Swiss qualification
The opening stage will consist of Swiss-system tournaments played with a Fast Classical time control of 45 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move.

The FIDE World Cup will feature four Swiss pools, while the FIDE Women’s World Cup will be divided into two Swiss pools. Each Swiss tournament will be played over nine rounds across five days, with the pools balanced to ensure comparable playing strength.

The leading players from each pool will advance to the knockout stage:
– FIDE World Cup: Top four players from each of the four pools (16 players total)
– FIDE Women’s World Cup: Top eight players from each of the two pools (16 players total)

▪️Stage 2: Knockout finals

The second stage will retain the traditional knockout. The Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final will be played using the existing World Cup format and classical time controls.

Read more: https://t.co/oUf9ySNGe0

#FIDEWorldCup

[Wadim Rosenstein @WadimRosenstein]

There is only one ticket in the race that would actively work towards bringing the world’s best players including @MagnusCarlsen, @VincentKeymer04 , you, @Vachier_Lagrave , @jordenvforeest, @rjrapport, @GM_JKDuda and @AlirezaFirouzja - to the European Individual Championship and giving the event the prestige it deserves.

Everyone knows that I have the ability, relationships and commitment to make this happen.

[Aleksi Olander @OlanderAleksi]

Good luck! @BKouatly @ECUNewTeam

[Jon Tweets Sports @jontweetssports]

The whole stadium singing “Hey Jude” for Jude Bellingham again is awesome.

Sheesh.

[Borussia Dortmund @BlackYellow]

The bromance takes the pitch tomorrow.

[Fiona Steil-Antoni @fionchetta]

So excited for this - see you soon, Miami! 🔥

[WR Chess @wr_chess]

Meet the Grandmasters
USA vs Uzbekistan | WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026.

🇺🇸 TEAM USA
• Levon Aronian (2724)
• Wesley So (2765)
• Fabiano Caruana (2792)
• Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
• Leinier Dominguez (2732, reserve)

🇺🇿 TEAM UZBEKISTAN:
• Javokhir Sindarov (2777)
• Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2766)
• Nodirbek Yakubboev (2685)
• Shamsiddin Vokhidov (2655)
• Mukhiddin Madaminov (2611, reserve)

🗓️ July 27–28, 2026
📍 Faena Miami Beach
🔗 https://t.co/YpPY01a3Kh

[David Llada ♞ @davidllada]

Today is the birthday of one of my closest friends and one of the most talented people I have ever met, @LennartOotes.

Happy birthday, Lenny! Wishing you an amazing year ahead.

[WR Chess @wr_chess]

Final Knockout starts at 16:30 UTC, for winning a spot at the $40K Maputo event on the line.

Tune in
https://t.co/FZrHxLx4NJ