The ECU2030 Team is officially announced!
The ECU2030 team brings together experienced leaders focused on empowering national federations and expanding the reach of chess across the continent. We are committed to reaching new heights and becoming the driving force behind chess development and innovation! By uniting tradition with innovation, we will secure a future where European Chess Union continues to thrive as a professional, transparent, and inclusive home for all European players!
Our team features the following candidates running for the respective positions in the European Chess Union elections (18 July 2026):
- President – Mr. ZURAB AZMAIPARASHVILI
- Deputy President – Mr. VLAD ARDELEANU
- Vice President – Mrs. INGRID LAUTERBACH
- Vice President – Mr. LASSE OSTEBO LOVIK
- Secretary General – Mr. THEODOROS TSORBATZOGLOU
- Treasurer – Ms. PRABITHA URWYLER
Detailed biographies and information about our team can be found here.

