Karpov's platform

Saturday, September 04, 2010

Source: Susan Polgar Chess Daily News & Information

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A brief summary of Karpov’s platform is listed below; for full details, please click here.

Summary of Karpov2010 Campaign Platform:

1) Open Door Policy
- Guide organization membership and encourage open discussion and contribution. Ensure fair distribution of organization funds.

2) Increase Financial Backing though Valued Relationships
- Garner sponsor relationships through trust and solidarity. Improve the chess “brand” to attract more sponsors and create worthy programs that link to education.

3) Promote Chess Education & Training
- Expand the base of chess players so that knowledge of the game is promoted to various audiences. Utilize expert chess players as ambassadors of chess to distribute the love of chess and drive enthusiasm.

4) Protect & Uphold the Traditions of Chess
- Preserve what makes chess special. Revive and maintain traditions that have made chess a universal symbol of human thought as a popular pursuit that bridges gaps and differences between people and cultures.