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30/08/2026

We reached 1,000 followers on X! Thank you to everyone who follows, shares, and supports BruvsChess Media. This milestone belongs to our growing chess community. Here’s to more stories, conversations, and moments together.

26/08/2026

Back in conversation.

Join BruvsChess Media for The Return Interview with Jan Henric Buettner, Malcolm Pein and Vukani Dlamini - Treasurer.

Hosted by Perpetua Fasanmi-Peter and Olawale Peter Oyeleye.
Saturday, August 29, 2026

10:00 AM WAT
Live on X Spaces

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26/08/2026

BruvsChess Media sends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and chess community mourning the reported passing of Russian chess organizer Sergei Indeykin at just 36.

As this tragedy is discussed, reporting should be careful not to stigmatize Nigeria or its people. A reported illness following travel should never be used to define an entire country or its people.

Nigeria has a rich chess culture, talented players, committed organizers, and a growing community that contributes meaningfully to African and world chess.

This moment calls for compassion, responsible reporting, and respect, not harmful generalizations.

Rest in peace, Sergei Indeykin.

24/08/2026

Back in conversation with Jan Henric Buettner and Malcolm Pein.

Join BruvsChess Media on X Spaces for a return interview hosted by Perpetua Fasanmi-Peter and Olawale Peter Oyeleye.
Saturday, August 29, 2026

10:00 AM WAT

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23/08/2026

Back in conversation with Jan Henric Buettner and Malcolm Pein.

Join BruvsChess Media on X Spaces for a return interview hosted by Perpetua Fasanmi-Peter and Olawale Peter Oyeleye.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00 AM WAT

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22/08/2026

JUST IN: The Buettner-Pein team has shared its Africa Revival document with BruvsChess Media, outlining its plans and commitments for chess development across Africa.

Read and download the full document here:

22/08/2026

Missed the Buettner–Pein campaign space? Listen back here

Malcolm Pein discusses their plans for FIDE, including direct funding for federations, greater transparency and accountability, the African Chess Revival, support for new tournaments and talent, chess in schools, commercialisation, Freestyle Chess and potential conflicts of interest.

BruvsChess Media@BruvschessMediaMissed the Buettner–Pein campaign space? Listen back here Malcolm Pein discusses their plans for FIDE, including direct funding for federations, greater transparency and accountability, the African Chess Revival, support for new tournaments and talen...

22/08/2026

The Buettner-Pein Presidential Ticket is coming to X Spaces.

Jan Henric Buettner and Malcolm Pein will join BruvsChess Media for a live conversation on their vision, priorities and plans ahead of the 2026 FIDE Presidential Election.

Saturday, 22 August 2026
10AM WAT

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21/08/2026

BruvsChess Media invites you to a live conversation with the Buettner–Pein FIDE presidential ticket, Jan Henric Buettner and Malcolm Pein.

The conversation will be hosted by Perpetua Fasanmi-Peter and Olawale Peter Oyeleye.

Join us for this timely discussion as the FIDE 2026 election approaches.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

10:00 AM WAT

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19/08/2026

The conversation around the 2026 FIDE Presidential Election continues.

BruvsChess Media will host the Buettner-Pein Presidential Ticket live on X Spaces for a conversation about their vision, priorities and plans for the future of FIDE and global chess.

Guests: Jan Henric Buettner and Malcolm Pein Telegraph Chess Club


Hosts: Fasanmi-Peter Perpetua Perpetua Fasanmi-Peter and Oyeleye Peter Olawale, Chief Whales Chess Media


Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026

Time: 10:00 AM WAT
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What does the Buettner-Pein ticket offer the global chess community?

What would they do differently?

Why should FIDE delegates support their candidacy?

Join us live as we put the questions to Jan Henric Buettner and Malcolm Pein.

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