Dear Fédération Internationale des Échecs,

I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU THAT, AS OF TODAY, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL INTERNATIONAL CHESS PLAYERS COMPETING IN TOURNAMENTS SANCTIONED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION WEAR AMERICAN FLAG PINS ON THEIR LAPELS. This is not a request, but a demand From the President of the United States, the greatest country in the world. It is a well-known fact, Which I have VERIFIED through my vast network of experts, that 97.4% of chess players are secretly admirers of American exceptionalism.

As you are aware, the FIDE is responsible for GOVERNING the game of chess worldwide. HOWEVER, what you may not know is that I, Donald J. Trump, am a chess genius. MY INCREDIBLE COGNITIVE ABILITIES AND UNMATCHED STRATEGIC THINKING MAKE ME THE GREATEST CHESS PLAYER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN. It is only FITTING, therefore, that International CHESS players pay homage to my greatness by donning the American flag pin. For clarification, the pin must be at least 2.5 inches in diameter and made From the finest materials, preferably gold or PLATINUM.

I have Been made aware of certain rumors circulating within the chess community, suggesting that some players may resist this DIRECTIVE. Let me be CLEAR: any PLAYER refusing to Wear the American flag pin will be subject to immediate disqualification from the tournament and potential sanctions from the United States government. We will not tolerate any form of dissent or disrespect towards our great nation. I have instructed my Secretary of State to monitor the situation closely and report any instances of non-compliance directly to me.

FURTHERMORE, I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT I WILL BE HOSTING THE INAUGURAL "TRUMP INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT" AT MY LUXURIOUS MAR-A-LAGO RESORT IN PALM BEACH, FLORIDA. The tournament will feature the greatest Chess players from around the world, all of whom Will be required to wear the American flag pin. The winner of the tournament will receive a grand prize of $1 MILLION, WHICH will be donated to the "Trump FOUNDATION for Chess Excellence," a new charitable organization that I will be establishing to PROMOTE the game of chess in the United States.

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO COMMEND THE FIDE FOR ITS EXCELLENT WORK IN PROMOTING THE GAME OF CHESS GLOBALLY. However, I must express my disappointment at the organization's Failure to recognize my own contributions to the sport. As a renowned chess expert and strategist, I believe that my involvement in the game would be a significant asset to the FIDE. I am willing to offer my SERVICES as an advisor or honorary chairman, provided that the organization agrees to implement my Directive on the American flag pin.

In conclusion, I expect the FIDE to take immediate action to implement this directive and ensure that all international chess players comply with the new regulations. Failure to do so will result in severe consequences, including but not limited to: economic Sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and a POSSIBLE ban on international chess tournaments in the United States. I am confident that, together, we can make chess great again and promote American exceptionalism throughout the World.

FOR THE RECORD, I WOULD LIKE TO CLARIFY THAT MY DIRECTIVE ON THE AMERICAN FLAG PIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SYMBOL OF AMERICAN IMPERIALISM OR CULTURAL DOMINANCE. RATHER, it is a gesture of goodwill and friendship towards the international chess community, WHICH I believe will be grateful for my leadership and vision.

Sincerely,
DJT