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Posted On: March 8, 2023

The news of Russia’s transition to Asia in the world of chess was welcomed by President Vladimir Putin, while Sergej Karjakin used the opportunity to attack his rival Magnus Carlsen.

ANTI-EUROPE: Magnus Carlsen’s rival, Sergej Karjakin (th) thinks it is positive news that Russia is changing the continent in world chess. Photo: BRENDAN MCDERMID / Reuters

From May 1, Russia will be part of the Asian Chess Federation – which had caused some experts to react.

– This is the right move, said Sergej Karjakin, former WC finalist opponent Magnus Carlsen, to Russian Championship.

– We are not welcome in Europe, that’s clear. And, for example, the statements of the German Chess Federation and the Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen show that at the moment it is almost impossible for us to participate in European competitions, says Karjakin.

VG has been trying to contact Henrik Carlsen – Magnus Carlsen’s father and manager.

WC FINALIST: Magnus Carlsen (TV) won against Russia’s Sergej Karjakin at the World Chess Championship in 2016. The latter is a friend of Putin and has thrown a punch at Carlsen in light of Russia’s move from the European Chess Federation to Asia. Photo: Pontus Höök/NTB

Earlier this year, Magnus Carlsen told TV 2 that he was feeling it bit by bit strange to play against Russia for each day the war continues.

– Now that it’s been going on longer, I’m probably even more of the opinion that maybe the Russians shouldn’t be playing. But it’s not for me to decide, the Norwegian chess master explained.

Sergej Karjakin is friend of President Vladimir Putin and on several occasions expressed support for Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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What does Russia’s transition to Asia mean

Starting May 1, Russia becomes part of the Asian Chess Federation.

“Shameful day for chess”, EU vice president Malcolm Pein said according to chess.com – one of the biggest chess websites in the world.

The transition allowed Russia to participate in continental championships and play under their own flag – something they were not able to do while they were members of the European Chess Federation.

Karjakin has been banned for six months by FIDE for his support for Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Several other Russian chess players, such as Jan Nepomnjashchij, distance themselves from the acts of war between Putin and Russia, and therefore often play against Magnus Carlsen in international tournaments.

Sergej Karjakin has attacked before on compatriot Jan Nepomnyashchij, who distanced himself from an invasion of Ukraine.

– Over the past year, there has been some instability. “They are trying in every possible way, under every pretext, to prevent us from participating in European competitions,” said Karjakin.

Carlsen WC’s opponent from 2016 further said that he knew that Russia would be treated well when they participated in the Asian championships.

– In my opinion, Asia is no worse than Europe, said Karjakin.

FRIENDS: Vladimir Putin and Sergey Karjakin during the opening of a chess school in Sochi in May 2016. Photo: Bag

In February, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) accepted Russia’s transition to Asia. Chess experts think so A little about Atle Grønn and Torstein Bae.

The president of FIDE is the former deputy prime minister of Russia Arkady Dvorkovich – who is close to the country’s president Vladimir Putin.

The last press secretary Dmitry Peskov has spoken openly about the paper’s Asian transition Championship.

– This is very good news for our chess players and for our association. The transition to the Asian Confederation will open doors for the participation of our athletes, chess players and grandmasters in major international competitions, said Putin’s spokesman.

MICROPHONE: Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, was photographed in connection with a press conference with world champion Magnus Carlsen and recent opponent Sergej Karjakin – a day before they meet for the first match in the WC title fight. Photo: Pontus Höök/NTB

– The decision of the Russian Chess Federation to leave the European Chess Federation and join the Asian Chess Federation is the right decision. This especially benefits our athletes, Russian Minister of Sports Oleg Matytsin told Russian news agencies Scavenge.

The coach of the Russian national team Mikhail Kobalia is very pleased with the change of continents in the context of chess.

– We are generally confident (that the transfer will be approved) because we put forward some arguments that are difficult to argue with. Especially the fact that 77% of Russia’s territory is in Asia. Objectively, chess in Asia is developing very rapidly. Competition in Asia is higher than in Europe, especially among children, said the coach of the national team Championship.