תגובתו של יו"ר האיגוד למכתב:

,Dear Zurab

.I got your mail and published it throughout the chess community in Israel

You honestly deserve all the efforts we have done for your victory. Also, I truly appreciate everything you have done for the Israel Chess Federation. The warm friendship between us means a lot to me

 .I wish you great success and a lot of cooperation with us during your presidency

Dr. Zvika Barkai

Chairman of the Israel Chess Federation