Our Team
The ECU2030 team brings together a diverse coalition of experienced leaders focused on
empowering national federations and expanding the reach of chess across the continent. By uniting
tradition with innovation, we aim to secure a future where the ECU 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 - Zurab Azmaiparashvili
Zurab Azmaiparashvili’s candidacy for ECU President represents a unique blend of elite Grandmaster expertise, proven institutional stability, and a strategic vision for the further development of European chess.
Deputy President - Vlad Ardeleanu
Vlad Ardeleanu’s candidacy for the ECU Deputy President represents leadership with substance, international executive experience, and a modern vision for European chess.
Secretary General - Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou
Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou, ECU Secretary General candidate, stands for trusted leadership with clear understanding of challenges in European chess.
Vice President - Ingrid Lauterbach
Ingrid Lauterbach’s candidacy for the ECU Vice President stands with firm conviction that a strong, unified Europe is essential – both politically and in chess.
Vice President - Lasse Ostebo Lovik
Lasse Ostebo Lovik, ECU Vice President candidate, is committed to fairness, transparency, and youth development. He stands for advancing European chess with energy and accountability.
Treasurer - Prabitha Urwyler
As ECU Treasurer candidate, PD Dr. Prabitha Urwyler is committed to transparency and responsibility, strengthening the organisation’s effectiveness and service to the European chess community.