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The international governing body of chess is in the process of choosing a new leader, as its president suspended his duties after being placed on a European Union sanctions list. Julien Pretot has more

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The international governing body of chess is in the process of choosing a new leader, as its president suspended his duties after being placed on a European Union sanctions list. Julien Pretot has more
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The international governing body of chess is in the process of choosing a new leader, as its president suspended his duties after being placed on a European Union sanctions list. Julien Pretot has more

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A quirky governance crisis in international chess, though niche in overall viral appeal.

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The international chess governing body seeks a new leader after its president was sanctioned, @Reuters reports.