31 December 2016

Happy New Year From Andrey Filatov

The RCF President thanked everyone who helps making chess more popular.

Dear friends!

The year of 2016 comes to an end. It was full of chess events and brought many sharp impressions to chess enthusiasts all over the world. 

It was a very exciting year for the Russian chess, too. There were wins and losses, which are unavoidable in any sport. As for me, the main result of the year is that popularity of our game continues to rise. This means that our joint efforts are fruitful. 

I wish Happy New Year and thank all those who made an impact. Russian chess players, who produced a number of outstanding results. Partners and sponsors, who support Russian Chess Federation. Journalists, who write about or film chess events and players more frequently and passionately than ever. And, finally, all devotees of the great game, who always inspire us with their never-ending enthusiasm.

Happy New Year, dear friends! May it be a happy year for you and your family, a year that brings many new impressions and memorable victories!

Yours respectfully,

Andrey Filatov, RCF President