Mikko Markkula
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Mikko Markkula of Finland
is Chairman of the FIDE Qualification Commission, which decides on title applications for the GM, IM
and lesser titles. Markkula is known for being a stickler for the rules and for checking title applications carefully. He has caused many title applications to be rejected.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
is Chairman of the FIDE Qualification Commission, which decides on title applications for the GM, IM
IM
-Im or im:* Instant messaging, a form of real-time communication online using typed text* .im, an Internet country code for the Isle of Man* Im , a giant in Norse mythology* Im * Im, a subtype of irregular galaxy...
and lesser titles. Markkula is known for being a stickler for the rules and for checking title applications carefully. He has caused many title applications to be rejected.