SettingsChess officials
Abdul-Razzaq Ahmed Taha
Abdul-Razzaq Ahmed Taha (died aged 88) was an Iraqi chess player and former president of Iraqi Chess Federation.
Abdul-Razzaq Ahmed Taha (died aged 88) was an Iraqi chess player and former president of Iraqi Chess Federation.
Alexander Moroz (chess player)
Alexander Moroz was a Ukrainian chess Grandmaster.
Alexander Moroz was a Ukrainian chess Grandmaster.
Alexander Rueb
Alexander Rueb (December 27, 1882 – February 2, 1959) was a Dutch lawyer, diplomat, and chess official.
Alexander Rueb (December 27, 1882 – February 2, 1959) was a Dutch lawyer, diplomat, and chess official.
Ali Nihat Yazıcı
Ali Nihat Yazıcı is the head of Turkish Chess Federation.
Ali Nihat Yazıcı is the head of Turkish Chess Federation.
Augusto de Muro
Augusto de Muro (? – 1959) was an Argentine chess player and organizer.
Augusto de Muro (? – 1959) was an Argentine chess player and organizer.
Beatriz Marinello
Beatriz Marinello (born May 14, 1964) is a Woman International Master chess player from the United States.
Beatriz Marinello (born May 14, 1964) is a Woman International Master chess player from the United States.
Bessel Kok
Bessel Kok (born 13 December 1941) is a Dutch businessman and chess organiser living in Prague.
Bessel Kok (born 13 December 1941) is a Dutch businessman and chess organiser living in Prague.
Bill Goichberg
William "Bill" Goichberg is a rated chess master and is the current President of the United States Chess Federation.
William "Bill" Goichberg is a rated chess master and is the current President of the United States Chess Federation.
Borislav Milic
Borislav Milić (cyrillic Борислав Милић) (20 October 1925 – May 28, 1986) was a Yugoslav Grandmaster of chess, and a chess writer, organizer, promoter, and administrator.
Borislav Milić (cyrillic Борислав Милић) (20 October 1925 – May 28, 1986) was a Yugoslav Grandmaster of chess, and a chess writer, organizer, promoter, and administrator.
Božidar Ivanović
Božidar Ivanović is a chess Grandmaster who now represents Montenegro, a politician, and a chess official.
Božidar Ivanović is a chess Grandmaster who now represents Montenegro, a politician, and a chess official.
CJ de Mooi
Connagh-Joseph de Mooi, known as CJ de Mooi or simply CJ, is a professional quizzer and the youngest panellist on the BBC television show Eggheads.
Connagh-Joseph de Mooi, known as CJ de Mooi or simply CJ, is a professional quizzer and the youngest panellist on the BBC television show Eggheads.
Daniel Yarnton Mills
Daniel Yarnton Mills (1849, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England – 1904, London, England) was a Scottish chess master.
Daniel Yarnton Mills (1849, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England – 1904, London, England) was a Scottish chess master.
Denis Barry
Denis Barry (June 2, 1929 – December 20, 2003, in Tucson, Arizona) was president of the United States Chess Federation from 1993 to 1996.
Denis Barry (June 2, 1929 – December 20, 2003, in Tucson, Arizona) was president of the United States Chess Federation from 1993 to 1996.
Don Schultz
Don Schultz (b. 13 May 1936 in Woodhaven, Queens, New York) is a former president and a former vice-president of the United States Chess Federation (USCF).
Don Schultz (b. 13 May 1936 in Woodhaven, Queens, New York) is a former president and a former vice-president of the United States Chess Federation (USCF).
Ed Edmondson (chess official)
Edmund Edmondson (13 August 1920 – 21 October 1982) was President of the United States Chess Federation from 1963 to 1966 and Executive Director of the USCF from 1966 to 1975.
Edmund Edmondson (13 August 1920 – 21 October 1982) was President of the United States Chess Federation from 1963 to 1966 and Executive Director of the USCF from 1966 to 1975.
Ehrhardt Post
Alfred M. Ehrhardt Post (23 September 1881, Cottbus – 1 August 1947, Berlin) was a German chess master and functionary.
Alfred M. Ehrhardt Post (23 September 1881, Cottbus – 1 August 1947, Berlin) was a German chess master and functionary.
Faiq Hasanov
Faiq Hasanov (sometimes transliterated as Gasanov; Faiq Həsənov; born April 26, 1938 in Baku) is an Azerbaijani chess International Arbiter (1980), coach, television presenter, author and ...
Faiq Hasanov (sometimes transliterated as Gasanov; Faiq Həsənov; born April 26, 1938 in Baku) is an Azerbaijani chess International Arbiter (1980), coach, television presenter, author and ...
Florencio Campomanes
Florencio Campomanes (22 February 1927 – 3 May 2010) was a Filipino political scientist, chess player, and chess organizer.
Florencio Campomanes (22 February 1927 – 3 May 2010) was a Filipino political scientist, chess player, and chess organizer.
Folke Rogard
Bror Axel Folke Per Rogard (July 6, 1899 – June 11, 1973) was a Swedish lawyer and chess official.
Bror Axel Folke Per Rogard (July 6, 1899 – June 11, 1973) was a Swedish lawyer and chess official.
Frank Anderson (chess player)
Frank Ross Anderson was a Canadian International Master of chess, and a chess writer.
Frank Ross Anderson was a Canadian International Master of chess, and a chess writer.
Frank Niro
Frank Niro (born 1948), a former hospital administrator, was Executive Director of the United States Chess Federation in 2002 and 2003.
Frank Niro (born 1948), a former hospital administrator, was Executive Director of the United States Chess Federation in 2002 and 2003.
Friðrik Ólafsson
Friðrik Ólafsson (born 26 January 1935) is an Icelandic chess Grandmaster and former president of FIDE.
Friðrik Ólafsson (born 26 January 1935) is an Icelandic chess Grandmaster and former president of FIDE.
Gaguik Oganessian
Gaguik Oganessian (Գագիկ Հովհաննիսյան; born 1947) is an Armenian chess FIDE Master, President of FIDE Zone 1.5, Chairman of FIDE Mass Media (CHIPS) Commission, FIDE Executive Board Member, Gener...
Gaguik Oganessian (Գագիկ Հովհաննիսյան; born 1947) is an Armenian chess FIDE Master, President of FIDE Zone 1.5, Chairman of FIDE Mass Media (CHIPS) Commission, FIDE Executive Board Member, Gener...
George Koltanowski
George Koltanowski (also "Georges"; 17 September 1903 – 5 February 2000) was a Belgian-born American chess player, promoter, and writer.
George Koltanowski (also "Georges"; 17 September 1903 – 5 February 2000) was a Belgian-born American chess player, promoter, and writer.
Ignatius Leong
Ignatius Leong (born 1956) is a professional chess organizer in Singapore and has been one of Asia's leading organizers for more than 20 years.
Ignatius Leong (born 1956) is a professional chess organizer in Singapore and has been one of Asia's leading organizers for more than 20 years.
Ion Gudju
Ion Gudju (14 July 1897 – 1988) was a Romanian chess master.
Ion Gudju (14 July 1897 – 1988) was a Romanian chess master.
István Abonyi
István Abonyi (18 August 1886 – 5 June 1942) was a Hungarian chess master, who was born and died in Budapest.
István Abonyi (18 August 1886 – 5 June 1942) was a Hungarian chess master, who was born and died in Budapest.
James Eade
James Eade is a chess master, chess politician, chess tournament organizer and chess book publisher.
James Eade is a chess master, chess politician, chess tournament organizer and chess book publisher.
Jim Berry (chess player)
Jim Berry (born 15 June 1945 in Oklahoma) is a chess expert and President of the United States Chess Federation.
Jim Berry (born 15 June 1945 in Oklahoma) is a chess expert and President of the United States Chess Federation.
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
Kirsan Nikolayevich Ilyumzhinov (Кирса́н Никола́евич Илюмжи́нов) (born April 5, 1962) is a Kalmyk multi-millionaire businessman and politician.
Kirsan Nikolayevich Ilyumzhinov (Кирса́н Никола́евич Илюмжи́нов) (born April 5, 1962) is a Kalmyk multi-millionaire businessman and politician.
Leo Battesti
Léo Battesti is a Corsican politician, journalist, and chess enthusiast.
Léo Battesti is a Corsican politician, journalist, and chess enthusiast.
Leroy Dubeck
Dr. Leroy William Dubeck (born March 1, 1939, in Orange, NJ) is a chess master and a chess politician and a Professor of Physics.
Dr. Leroy William Dubeck (born March 1, 1939, in Orange, NJ) is a chess master and a chess politician and a Professor of Physics.
Max Euwe
Machgielis (Max) Euwe (last name is pronounced ) (May 20, 1901 – November 26, 1981) was a Dutch chess Grandmaster, mathematician, and author.
Machgielis (Max) Euwe (last name is pronounced ) (May 20, 1901 – November 26, 1981) was a Dutch chess Grandmaster, mathematician, and author.
Max Lange
Max Lange (August 7, 1832, Magdeburg – December 8, 1899, Leipzig) was a German chess player and composer.
Max Lange (August 7, 1832, Magdeburg – December 8, 1899, Leipzig) was a German chess player and composer.
Mike Goodall
Kenneth Michael Goodall, better known as Mike Goodall, was an active chess tournament organizer in Northern California.
Kenneth Michael Goodall, better known as Mike Goodall, was an active chess tournament organizer in Northern California.
Mikko Markkula
Mikko Markkula of Finland is Chairman of the FIDE Qualification Commission, which decides on title applications for the Grandmaster (chess), IM and lesser titles.
Mikko Markkula of Finland is Chairman of the FIDE Qualification Commission, which decides on title applications for the Grandmaster (chess), IM and lesser titles.
Nana Alexandria
Nana Alexandria (ნანა ალექსანდრია; born 13 October 1949 in Poti, Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR) is a Georgian chess Woman Grandmaster (1976) and International Arbiter (1995).
Nana Alexandria (ნანა ალექსანდრია; born 13 October 1949 in Poti, Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR) is a Georgian chess Woman Grandmaster (1976) and International Arbiter (1995).
Nathan Divinsky
Nathan Joseph Divinsky is a Canadian mathematician, chess master, and chess writer, who is also known for being the former husband of the 19th Prime Minister of Canada, Kim Campbell.
Nathan Joseph Divinsky is a Canadian mathematician, chess master, and chess writer, who is also known for being the former husband of the 19th Prime Minister of Canada, Kim Campbell.
Nikolai Krogius
Nikolai Vladimirovich Krogius (first name sometimes written Nikolay) (born Saratov, July 22, 1930) is a Russian Chess Grandmaster, International Arbiter (1985), psychologist, chess coach, ...
Nikolai Vladimirovich Krogius (first name sometimes written Nikolay) (born Saratov, July 22, 1930) is a Russian Chess Grandmaster, International Arbiter (1985), psychologist, chess coach, ...
Paul Baender
Paul Baender, Pablo Baender (November 30, 1906, Rosdzin bei Kattowitz (now Roździeń, part of Szopienice-Burowiec (Schoppinitz)) – 18 December 1985, Berlin) was a German–Bolivian chess mast...
Paul Baender, Pablo Baender (November 30, 1906, Rosdzin bei Kattowitz (now Roździeń, part of Szopienice-Burowiec (Schoppinitz)) – 18 December 1985, Berlin) was a German–Bolivian chess mast...
Randall Hough
Randall Hough (born 1946) is a chess expert and a former member of the Executive Board of the United States Chess Federation.
Randall Hough (born 1946) is a chess expert and a former member of the Executive Board of the United States Chess Federation.
Randy Bauer
Randy Bauer (born 1958) is a chess master and a member of the Executive Board of the United States Chess Federation.
Randy Bauer (born 1958) is a chess master and a member of the Executive Board of the United States Chess Federation.
Sergio Mariotti
Sergio Mariotti (born Florence, August 10, 1946) is an Italian Grandmaster of chess and former national champion.
Sergio Mariotti (born Florence, August 10, 1946) is an Italian Grandmaster of chess and former national champion.
Steven Doyle
Edward Steven Doyle was President of the United States Chess Federation from 1984 to 1987, the youngest person ever to be elected to that position.
Edward Steven Doyle was President of the United States Chess Federation from 1984 to 1987, the youngest person ever to be elected to that position.
Tim Redman
Tim Redman was president of the United States Chess Federation (USCF) for two terms, 1981–1984 and 2000–2001, the only president to date who has served twice.
Tim Redman was president of the United States Chess Federation (USCF) for two terms, 1981–1984 and 2000–2001, the only president to date who has served twice.
Vanik Zakaryan
Vanik Zakaryan or Zakharyan (born Meghri, Armenia, March 21, 1936) is an Armenian academic, specialist on complex analysis, Member of the Presidium of the Armenian Academy of Sciences (200...
Vanik Zakaryan or Zakharyan (born Meghri, Armenia, March 21, 1936) is an Armenian academic, specialist on complex analysis, Member of the Presidium of the Armenian Academy of Sciences (200...
Vitaly Sevastyanov
Vitaly Ivanovich Sevastyanov (Виталий Иванович Севастьянов; 8 July 1935, Krasnouralsk, USSR – 5 April 2010) was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on the Soyuz 9 and Soyuz 18 missions.
Vitaly Ivanovich Sevastyanov (Виталий Иванович Севастьянов; 8 July 1935, Krasnouralsk, USSR – 5 April 2010) was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on the Soyuz 9 and Soyuz 18 missions.
Vladimir Alatortsev
Vladimir Alexeyevich Alatortsev, was a Russian chess grandmaster, organizer, teacher, author, and administrator.
Vladimir Alexeyevich Alatortsev, was a Russian chess grandmaster, organizer, teacher, author, and administrator.
Walter Robinow
Walter Robinow (15 August 1867 - 15 July 1938) was a German chess functionary and organizer.
Walter Robinow (15 August 1867 - 15 July 1938) was a German chess functionary and organizer.
William John Donaldson
William John Donaldson (born September 24, 1958, in Los Angeles) is an International Master of chess.
William John Donaldson (born September 24, 1958, in Los Angeles) is an International Master of chess.