José Bárria

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[Wadim Rosenstein @WadimRosenstein]

Dear chess friends,

Today, I am announcing my candidacy for the presidency of FIDE.

I love chess. It has shaped my life, my way of thinking, and even the way I built my businesses. Chess deserves an organization that matches its greatness.

Today, FIDE has many dedicated people working hard for our sport. But dedication alone is not enough. We need stronger leadership, professional governance, faster decision-making, and a clear vision for the future. Our national federations deserve a governing body that listens, supports, innovates, and delivers.

That is why I have decided to run for President of FIDE.

I am proud to do so together with my running mate, Gordon Tang.

Together, we have built international companies, managed large organizations, attracted investment, and led teams across the world. We understand how successful organizations grow, how they create opportunities, and how they deliver results. It is time to bring this experience to FIDE.

Chess has enormous untapped potential. We must strengthen communication, modernize our digital infrastructure, attract new sponsors, improve marketing, invest in education, support our federations more effectively, and build a truly global chess ecosystem.

My vision is clear: FIDE should become one of the world’s most respected institutions in international sport.

And my goal is non-negotiable: FIDE needs to empower every one of its member federations.

In the coming weeks, we will present a comprehensive programme with concrete proposals and measurable objectives. We will also introduce a diverse international team of experienced professionals, grandmasters, business leaders, investors, and respected public figures who believe that chess deserves more.

We will work to strengthen every federation, create new opportunities for players of every level, develop exciting new competition formats, increase investment in chess worldwide, and continue pursuing our long-term goal of bringing chess into the Olympic Games.

This election is not about personalities.

It is about the future of chess.

The time has come to think bigger. The time has come to lead better. The time has come for change.

I invite every federation, every player, every organizer, and every chess supporter to join us.

Together, we will build the future of chess.

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

@ChrisBirdIA Cheating fest incoming

[Chris Bird @ChrisBirdIA]

Ugh no, this is a horrendous idea clearly just motivated by money. OTB ratings should not be polluted by online games. It's bad enough folks get FIDE IDs through World Chess' online server, nevermind official OTB ratings 🤦‍♂️

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

@GMAlexColovic I've always thought Carlsen is Messi and Ronaldo combined. There was no one even near him in terms of quality of play, titles, consistency, everything.

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

The 🇦🇷 Messi situation is getting ridiculous.

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

This is what I pay Novelty Hunter for! (jk it's completely free).👀

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

Always fun to play some blitz! Yesterday was the National Blitz Ch of Portugal. 🇵🇹
I came in 2nd, my friend IM André Sousa beat me in a match in the end and got 1st.🥳

In an early round, I decided to be crafty and play 46.Rad2. What could be so wrong about it? 😵‍💫

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

@chess24com I don't know if I'm ready to see Magnus drop from 2800... 🥲

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

@ChessbaseIndia Hurts to see a God do human-like things.

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

Although this one was also fun! How did 🇮🇳 GM Erigaisi finish off the Goat in this important match-up?

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

Most notable moment of today in 🇳🇱 GM Giri's game. White to play, is it a draw? Or can White win? 😜

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

It seems that 🇮🇳 Vidit's bad form followed him to 🇭🇰 Hong Kong... But what can you do when your opponent plays like this?
Even the commentators were saying this is an impossible move for a human 🥲

...Idea Qh5 followed by Bg6, and if g6, Na4 wins.
#FideWorldTeamRB

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

Learn your endgame tec! It could have secured a draw for 🇳🇴 Carlsen's team - WR Chess in round 2.

On the 6th board, chess benefactor 🇩🇪 Rosenstein reached this position but failed to convert. What is the winning plan? Level: 1600+

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

@chess24com Congratulations! 🙌

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

There were 0 games in the database by move 12 🫙 but the players were both in prep until move 21!! 😮
Modern chess...

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

Only Nepo 🤣🤣

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

Typical scenario for the poor 🐴 knight in such endgames. What is the evaluation of the position? 📊

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

What an idea by GM Dardha 🇧🇪!! White to play and go on to win a brilliant game. 🔥🔥

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

After the storm (blitz tilt session) comes the rainbow (pretty mate) ♥️

[José Bárria @JoseBarria24]

Is the Grand Prix the most slept on opening for White? Even at a high level. Awesome miniature by GM Jacobson today.