If his federation gave a moment's consideration to doing so and if they asked his advice, there does seem little doubt as to what it would be.Roger de Coverly wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:34 amDo we assume then that the Swiss Treasurer will be using his influence such that Switzerland doesn't vote for Kirsan as President in 2018?
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The standard method of validating a rumour is to deny it.NickFaulks wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:04 amThe following letter has been sent from the FIDE Treasurer to all federations. The fact that he states that the banking problems are in no way part of an election manoeuvre will doubtless be taken in some quarters as further proof that they are.
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But in this particular case, the idea that FIDE officials may have invented or procured the closing of their UBS account is patently daft. I've nothing against conspiracy theories, but please don't bring them into disrepute.
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