24-12-2013, 02:25 AM
I wouldn't presume to vote on this without knowing a lot more about what each candidate stands for and what they propose to do if elected, and what others think about it. Where can we find that sort of information?
Realistically I don't think our vote will have much effect on the outcome. Whether you agree with his regime or not, Ilzhuminov has assiduously cultivated the 'third world' vote and surely that will carry the day. Like him or not, his Presidency has seen a remarkable growth of chess involvement from Asia and elsewhere and the stranglehold the Russians, Europeans and Americans once had over the game has been loosened. (And yes, I know that Kirsan comes from the former USSR).
Kasparov is the latest in a succession of those wishing to usurp Kirsan but this may be viewed by the 'rest of the world' as an attempt to re-establish the 'old' order.
Realistically I don't think our vote will have much effect on the outcome. Whether you agree with his regime or not, Ilzhuminov has assiduously cultivated the 'third world' vote and surely that will carry the day. Like him or not, his Presidency has seen a remarkable growth of chess involvement from Asia and elsewhere and the stranglehold the Russians, Europeans and Americans once had over the game has been loosened. (And yes, I know that Kirsan comes from the former USSR).
Kasparov is the latest in a succession of those wishing to usurp Kirsan but this may be viewed by the 'rest of the world' as an attempt to re-establish the 'old' order.