Russian chess official dies after falling ill post-Nigeria trip
Sergei Indeikin, a Russian chess official, has died after reportedly developing a severe form of malaria following a work trip to Nigeria. He was an operational manager and delegate for the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Family members and Russian media linked his illness to his recent visit to Abuja for a chess championship. FIDE announced his death as a result of a "sudden illness," without confirming malaria as the official cause.
Highlights
- Sergei Indeikin travelled to Abuja for the FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, which was held from August 1 to 8.
- His father, Alexander, stated on August 24 that Indeikin began feeling ill after travelling from Nigeria to Uzbekistan.
- FIDE announced Indeikin’s death on August 23, describing it as due to a “sudden illness.”
- Russian media and family members have attributed his illness to malaria contracted during his Nigeria trip, but FIDE has not officially confirmed this.
- Indeikin is survived by his wife and daughter.
