Vadim Tsypin
Secretary of the FIDE Management Board.
International Arbiter, International Organizer.
Lifetime CFC member. Lifetime FQE member.
Platform for the Feb 2021 election of the CFC FIDE Representative
20210214-VT-Program-CFC.pdf
Honourable Voting Members,
Dear chess friends and colleagues across Canada:
In compliance with the election procedures published by the CFC, I have filed an electoral platform with the CFC Secretary today, February 14. I am privileged to present my position to you here. Please find a PDF document attached.
Since 2018, FIDE was completely reorganized as a modern, transparent, democratic, business-like sports federation, which allowed it to attract reputable Western sponsors. FIDE has a fully funded budget, audited annually by Ernst & Young. Every year - 2019, 2020, 2021 - we process financial aid applications from National Chess Federations, event organizers, seniors, indigent players, women's groups, scholastic associations, and others; we provide the support requested and distribute the corresponding grants. I believe that my being a core member of the FIDE management makes me the best person to advocate for Canada's interests, to help Canadians navigate support / development programs, and to prepare aid applications.
Here are the key challenges that lie ahead for the CFC-FIDE relationship. I pledge to turn my immediate attention to them.