FIDE President Timur Turlov met with Akaki Iashvili, President of the Georgian Chess Federation and Representative of the FIDE President for Special Projects, to address strategic matters affecting international chess. The discussion centered on the development of the sport, major competition organization, and upcoming initiatives. The two officials also reviewed the recent FIDE elections in Uzbekistan and the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, examining sporting results, organizational execution, and event management.

The international chess calendar for 2027 through 2028 received significant attention during the meeting. World Championships and other events under the FIDE Events Commission were among the topics covered. Turlov and Iashvili exchanged perspectives on enhancing competition formats and organizational standards to benefit players, organizers, spectators, and media members. Several new ideas and initiatives are under consideration to boost the quality and appeal of major FIDE competitions.

Georgian Chess Federation projects formed another key part of the agenda. The Tbilisi Chess Palace, a central venue for chess in the Georgian capital, is undergoing major reconstruction with completion expected by the end of 2027. A chess program in preschool education is already operating in 15 kindergartens in the city of Poti, introducing the game to young children and serving as a potential model for implementation elsewhere.

A novel social initiative to bring chess to workers in Georgia's coal-mining industry was discussed. The possibility of organizing the first World Chess Championship for Miners emerged as a concept, with Tkibuli's active coal mines positioning Georgia to lead such a project. This effort reflects a broader goal of expanding chess participation across different professional and social communities.

The officials emphasized widening the geographic scope of international competitions and strengthening support for national federations. They examined regions and countries with established chess traditions that still offer significant growth potential. Turlov and Iashvili agreed to continue collaboration on developing practical proposals for new projects and improvements to FIDE competitions in coming years.