Behind the Campaign
The Team
Every campaign is only as good as the people behind it. Meet the chess community leaders and professionals working to change FIDE.
Malcolm Pein
Presidential CandidateMalcolm Pein has spent four decades at the heart of British and international chess — as a player, organiser, journalist, and educator. He is the founder of Chess in Schools and Communities, the organiser of the London Chess Classic, and the Daily Telegraph's chess columnist for over 30 years.
His track record spans the grassroots and the elite game in equal measure: from teaching children in inner-city primary schools to hosting World Champions at Olympia. He understands what federations need, what players want, and what FIDE has to become to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Full Biography →Campaign Team
Campaign Director
Campaign Strategy
Twenty years in international sports governance. Has led three successful federation reform campaigns across Europe and Australasia.
Policy Lead
Governance & Policy
Former national federation president and expert in international sports law. Wrote the governance reform blueprint for this platform.
Global Outreach Director
Federations Liaison
Speaks six languages. Has worked with over 200 national federations across four continents. Your first call if you represent a federation.
Digital Strategy Lead
Media & Technology
Esports and digital media veteran with a decade of experience in chess broadcasting. Architected the streaming and digital platform vision.
Finance Director
Finance & Operations
Chartered accountant and board member of two international sports organisations. Designed the financial transparency commitments in the platform.
Education Programme Lead
Education & Youth
Has run school chess programmes in 15 countries. Led CSC's COVID pivot to online learning. Authored the youth development commitments.
Advisory Board
Respected voices from across the chess world who are shaping the campaign's platform and lending their experience and insight.
Senior Grandmaster
Player Relations Advisor
Former Top-10 player and respected voice for professional player rights and fair prize fund distribution.
African Chess Leader
Africa Development Advisor
Continental chess official who has built programmes in 12 African nations. Shaped our Africa Development Fund commitment.
Women's Chess Champion
Gender Equity Advisor
Women's International Master and advocate who designed the gender equity commitments in our platform.
Integrity Expert
Anti-Cheating Advisor
Leading researcher in computational chess integrity analysis. Advises on the anti-cheating and integrity platform pillar.
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