Campaign Launch
Malcolm Pein officially announces FIDE presidential bid
After months of conversations with federations across five continents, Malcolm Pein has confirmed he will stand for the FIDE Presidency at the 2026 Congress in Budapest.
Campaign News
What's happening.
Updates, interviews, and announcements from the campaign trail.
Platform
Full platform document released: six pillars, forty commitments
The Pein campaign has published its full policy platform ahead of the FIDE Congress, detailing specific and measurable commitments across all six priority areas.
Endorsement
African Chess Confederation backs Pein for FIDE top job
In a landmark statement, the African Chess Confederation has announced its formal endorsement, citing the campaign's concrete development commitments for the continent.
Interview
"Chess deserves the best governance in sport" — full interview
Malcolm Pein speaks candidly about what motivated him to stand, the state of FIDE today, and what he'd do differently from day one.
Women's Chess
Pein pledges equal prize funds within four years
The campaign's women's chess commitments have been welcomed by players and advocates, including the promise of a single unified title system.
Digital Chess
How Malcolm plans to bring chess to a billion viewers
From broadcast deals to streaming strategy, the campaign's digital vision is more ambitious than anything FIDE has attempted before.