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Freedom Holding Corp. Founder Timur Turlov Announces Candidacy for FIDE Deputy President

  • Timur Turlov, President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation & majority shareholder of Freedom Holding Corp., has announced his candidacy for Deputy President of FIDE.
  • Turlov aims to bring stability, balance, & technological expertise to FIDE by leveraging Freedom Holding's fintech capabilities.
  • The FIDE leadership elections are scheduled for September 26-27, 2026, in Uzbekistan, where candidates for President & Deputy President must run on a joint ticket.
  • Turlov will stand alongside the current FIDE President in the upcoming election.
  • Under Turlov's leadership since 2023, Kazakhstani players won 162 international medals in 2025, including 64 gold.
  • Over 1,500 schools & 60,000 students now participate in Kazakhstan's school chess program.
  • In April 2026, Freedom Holding acquired ChessBase & plans to invest €5 million in its development.
  • Chess is being integrated into Freedom's digital ecosystem via the Freedom SuperApp, which broadcasts tournaments & will add educational content.
  • Freedom Holding Corp. is a Nasdaq-listed fintech company operating in 22 countries, with headquarters in Almaty & New York.
  • In 2026, the company acquired Turkish Bank A.S. & applied for a banking license in France to invest €500 million in a digital bank.
  • Freedom Holding Corp. shares trade on NASDAQ, KASE, & AIX under the ticker FRHC & are included in the Russell 3000 Index.