FIDE announces that ECU President Mr Zurab Azmaiparashvili has been appointed as FIDE Supervisor for the Candidates Tournament, 10-30 March 2016, who will guide and instruct the Organising Committee in all issues involving:

a) fairness concerning treatment of all players in respect of organisational issues,
b) equal playing conditions,
c) anti-cheating measures,
d) fair publicity of all players through the event's Press Office.

During the Candidates Tournament, an official timekeeper will also be activated in a visible spot within the playing hall, in co-operation with a well-known international watch brand.