На официальном сайте FIDE опубликовано новогоднее поздравление Президента Международной шахматной федерации К.Н. Илюмжинова, в котором он благодарит за работу, выражает глубокую признательность за поддержку и преданность шахматам, желает всем счастливого Рождества и счастливого Нового года.
Dear friends!
As this special time of year arrives, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest wishes for a holiday season filled with happiness for you and those you love
and to thank you for your continued hard work,
support and dedication to the great sport of chess which is deeply appreciated.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
As this special time of year arrives, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest wishes for a holiday season filled with happiness for you and those you love
and to thank you for your continued hard work,
support and dedication to the great sport of chess which is deeply appreciated.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
