For President
President
Bachar Kouatly
Grandmaster, former Deputy President of FIDE and President of the French Chess Federation — the first GM from the Arab and Francophone world.
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Leadership for the future.
A strong vision. United for chess.
Building a stronger European Chess Union.
A team built for accountability, growth and reform. Drawn from across Europe — players, organisers, federation leaders — and ready to deliver the program in full from day one.
Grandmaster, former Deputy President of FIDE and President of the French Chess Federation — the first GM from the Arab and Francophone world.
Grandmaster and President of the Polish Chess Federation, where registered players more than doubled to over 150,000.
Eight-time Dutch Champion, elite coach, and former Senator bringing world-class playing and governance experience.
Woman Grand Master, five-time Armenian champion, and chess educator focused on youth and women's development.
Chairman of the Rilton Cup, Sweden's largest chess open, and a youth-chess leader with deep international business experience.
President of the Latvian Chess Federation, International Arbiter, and founder of Baltic Chess Academy.
Term limits, transparent governance, and a single clear mandate from the General Assembly. Power held in check.
One nation, one vote. Quadrupled support for small federations and accommodation covered for every ETCC team.
Tripled commission funding, EU programmes properly pursued, and a real campaign to grow chess in schools.
Read the full program, the full budget, and meet the candidates — published, costed and accountable.