After announcing its new organisational structure on 26 October 2026, FIDE has begun assembling the team responsible for the Federation’s daily operations.
The administration will be headed by Secretary General Alina Dvoretskaya. Her team will execute FIDE’s decisions and coordinate the ongoing work of the various departments.
The first stage covers four key areas.
Marat Umutpayev – Legal
Marat Umutpayev is an international lawyer from Kazakhstan who has worked on cross-border legal matters. At FIDE, he will provide legal support for the Federation’s activities and ensure compliance with its regulations.
Nadezhda Kravchuk – External Relations & Communications
Nadezhda Kravchuk has held several roles within FIDE, taking increasing responsibility over time. She now moves to a position covering external relations and communications. Her path within the Federation illustrates the opportunities for professional growth that the new structure aims to encourage.
Anton Zhuravlev – Events
Anton Zhuravlev, who has spent many years organising major international chess competitions, will head the Events department. His duties will include planning events and coordinating with tournament organisers.
Pavel Tregubov – Sports
Grandmaster Pavel Tregubov, a former European Champion, has experience in international chess administration. In his new role, he will oversee sporting matters, including competition regulations and cooperation with the relevant FIDE bodies.
The next stage
FIDE is building a team that draws on the experience of its current staff and the expertise of professionals joining the organisation. The new structure offers opportunities for internal career development and creates room for new people to contribute to the Federation’s work.
The process of forming the administrative team is ongoing. FIDE welcomes expressions of interest from qualified professionals who would like to join the organisation and take on other roles within its administration. A detailed overview of the departments and their areas of responsibility is outlined in the new organisational structure.
Further announcements regarding the administrative team will follow in due course.