The whole world was deeply saddened to hear about the explosions that occurred at the finishing line of the Boston Marathon.
On behalf of the Presidential Board of the World Chess Federation, let me extend sincere condolences to the victims of this tragic event, their families and friends. There is no doubt that people around the world were impacted by this terrible act of violence.
Our thoughts are with everyone in Boston and all of those affected by this horrific incident.

FIDE President
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov