What the Chess World Is Saying
Endorsements
From grassroots educators to continental federation presidents — voices from across the chess community.
"Malcolm understands chess from the inside — what makes it tick, what makes it grow, and what it needs from its leadership. He has my full support and the support of everyone I've spoken to in the professional game. This is the reform candidate we've been waiting for."
Senior Grandmaster & Former World Championship Candidate
Europe · Professional Player Representative
"Chess in Schools and Communities changed a generation of young people's lives in Britain. Malcolm built that — from nothing, with no government funding, through sheer force of will. Imagine what he'll do with the resources of the whole sport behind him."
President, English Chess Federation
National Federation · United Kingdom
"We've been waiting for a candidate who sees Africa, not just Europe. Malcolm's platform has concrete commitments for the developing world with real money behind them. That matters more than any slogan."
Executive Director, African Chess Confederation
Continental Federation · Pan-Africa
"His commitment to women's chess is not just words. He has built programmes, funded tournaments, and fought for equal prize funds throughout his career. He is the first candidate in my memory who has actually done the work."
Women's International Master
Player & Advocate · Scandinavia
"A transparent, accountable FIDE is not a luxury — it's a necessity for the sport's credibility. Malcolm Pein is the only candidate with a credible, specific plan to achieve it. We are proud to endorse him."
President, Brazilian Chess Confederation
National Federation · South America
"The chess world needs a president who understands media, technology, and community in equal measure. Malcolm Pein is uniquely qualified on all three counts. His digital vision alone is transformative."
International Chess Organiser
Tournament Director · Germany
"Malcolm genuinely listens. He's spent years in the chess community — not just at the top table, but in community halls and school gyms. He understands what the game looks like at every level. That's rare."
Vice President, Norwegian Chess Federation
National Federation · Scandinavia
"The reform candidate we have been waiting for. His governance commitments are serious and substantive — exactly what FIDE needs from a new president."
US Chess Federation
National Federation · United States
"Professional, principled, and passionate about the game at every level. Malcolm Pein represents the kind of leadership FIDE has needed for a very long time."
DSB — German Chess Federation
National Federation · Germany
"Finally, a candidate with a genuine, specific women's chess agenda — not just platitudes. Equal prize funds, governance quotas, and a unified title system. We endorse without reservation."
Women's Chess Alliance
International Advocacy Group
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