FIDE vs Freestyle – The conflict continues

The dispute between FIDE and Freestyle Chess continues. After Jan Henric Buettner attacked FIDE in an interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK, Buettner has now published an open letter to FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky. In this letter he addresses the development of the conflict, and concludes by saying: “Freestyle seeks peace, not conflict. We are still willing to contribute $50,000 annually to ensure the players are left undisturbed.” Sutovsky was quick to respond, sharing his view of the conflict on X/Twitter, although he did not comment on Buettner’s offer. | Picture: Pixabay