25 June 2017

Andrey Filatov Congratulates Vladimir Kramnik on His Birthday

And wishes him robust health and new victories to come.  

President of the Russian Chess Federation, FIDE Vice-President Andrey Filatov congratulates the 14th World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik on his birthday.

Dear Vladimir!



Please accept the most sincere congratulations on your birthday! For 15 years you have been a part of the chess elite, you have conquered all possible peaks and you are still making us happy with your bright, fighting games which you usually play with a real juvenile eagerness. On behalf of the Russian Chess Federation and on my own behalf I would like to thank you for your enormous efforts in chess propaganda, in particular, for supporting the chess department of the Sirius educational center for gifted children. Our talented young players follow your example. 

I with you robust health, love and peace in your family, everlasting energy, inspiration and news victories to come, as a member go the Russian national team as well!

Andrey Filatov