Male, Maldives, November 3, 2026: The Maldives Olympic Committee recently held a productive meeting with the President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Timur Turlov, to discuss the future development of chess in the Maldives and explore opportunities for closer cooperation between the two organisations.
MOC Vice President Ahmed Ismail and Secretary General Thamooh Ahmed Saeed participated in the meeting, which focused on strengthening the governance and administration of chess in the Maldives, supporting the ongoing governance transition of the Maldives Chess Federation and identifying opportunities for the sustainable development of the sport.
A key area of discussion was the governance transition of the Maldives Chess Federation, particularly the importance of establishing a transparent, fair and credible electoral process.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of establishing a strong administrative foundation that would enable the federation to operate efficiently, strengthen stakeholder confidence and create a stable environment for the long-term growth of chess in the Maldives.