Wadim Rosenstein Calls for Transparency Over 13 Pending FIDE Election Delegates
Fri, 04 Sep 2026
Wadim Rosenstein advocates for national federations regarding the voting status of 13 federations ahead of the FIDE Presidential Election.
FIDE presidential candidate Wadim Rosenstein has raised concerns over the status of 13 national federation delegates whose voting eligibility is still listed as a “Pending case in front of FIDE Electoral Commission” ahead of the upcoming election.Rosenstein said his team identified the issue while reviewing FIDE’s officially published electoral documents. With 13 votes potentially carrying significant weight in the final result, he has already submitted a formal request to the FIDE Electoral Commission seeking full clarification on the grounds for each case, the relevant documentation, and the timeline for final decisions.His intervention also highlights a broader aspect of his campaign: Rosenstein is already acting on issues affecting national federations, despite not yet holding the office of FIDE President.Rather than waiting until after the election, he is pushing for transparency, equal treatment and clear procedures now, particularly where the voting rights of member federations are concerned. For supporters, this reflects an approach focused on representing federations and protecting their role within FIDE from the outset.Rosenstein stressed that FIDE belongs to the entire global chess family and that democratic principles, equal voting rights and respect for every national federation must remain at the centre of the organisation.With only days remaining before the election, his call is straightforward: the 13 pending cases should be resolved transparently, and every federation should have confidence that the electoral process is fair, consistent and free from political influence.Loading tweet…
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