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The new FIDE President is announced as India plays Uzbekistan!

26 Sept 2026 · 17 min

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In a live announcement during the 47th Speed Chess Olympiad in the UAE, the speaker introduces key tournament personnel, including Hussein Abdullah Al Thuri (chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chess Club and tournament director) and Mr. Takhimo Akbar (director of Fruzan Chess Club). The women's first match is presented: Uzbekistan versus Peru, featuring Kadamova versus Coring. The speaker then delivers logistical reminders for the upcoming final round – the last round starts at 11:00 am the next day, team composition must be submitted by midnight, spectators are asked to remain silent, and players are encouraged to enjoy optimal conditions. Finally, a new student president, Mr. Timo Turlo, is announced before the games commence.

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Good luck. Thank you. The 4th player is Hussein Abdullah Al Thuri, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chess Club and tournament director of 47th Speed Chess Olympiad in UAE. Now we proceed to women. Match number one, Uzbekistan, Peru. Game, Kadamova, Coring. Mr. Takhimo Akbar, director of Fruzan Chess Club. Thank you. Now some announcements as we are heading towards the last round tomorrow. Please don't forget, tomorrow the last round starts at 11 in the morning and the composition— team composition closes at midnight tonight, so best to do it after the round. Finish as we did, but not to forget about taking up position. Yeah, please, also spectators, please keep silent. We have 2 more rounds and we wish that the players can enjoy the best conditions available. One more and last announcement. As you are maybe mostly familiar, we have a new student president, Mr. Timo Turlo. Please, players, start your games.