Arkady Dvorkovich announced on Monday that he will seek a third term as president of the International Chess Federation. He named Timur Turlov as his running mate for deputy president. The election is scheduled for September during the FIDE General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Dvorkovich has led FIDE since 2018. He won reelection in 2022 after the organization removed presidential term limits in 2023.
In his statement, Dvorkovich highlighted achievements in global events, women's chess, and youth programs. He said the next term would focus on further growth for member federations and greater involvement of players and fans.
Turlov, a Kazakhstani billionaire and founder of Freedom Holding, will replace Viswanathan Anand as deputy president candidate. Anand confirmed he will stay on the team in another role and endorsed the ticket.
Other candidates include German entrepreneurs Wadim Rosenstein and Jan Henric Buettner. Each national federation holds one vote in the September election.
