The world's most prestigious chess match has been under a cloud of uncertainty for months since reigning champion Magnus Carlsen announced he would not defend his title.
abc.net.au/news/fide-prepares-to-announce-chess-world-championship-host-city/101854512The governing body of chess believes it may have finally found a host city for this year's world championship match, less than three months out from the opening game.FIDE is yet to announce where the match will be playedThe match has been under a cloud of uncertainty for months since reigning champion Magnus Carlsen announced he would not be defending his title in 2023.
"The World Chess Championship, our most prestigious event, is three months from now," Rozman said on social media. "Our events team is currently in South America, making an inspection visit to the potential venue of the last bid we have received," he said. "Finding funding and a reliable host to co-organise with us a flagship event like the World Championship Match, is not an easy task," he said.
But the invasion of Ukraine made it impossible for FIDE to partner with Russian organisations for the match.
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