Arkady Dvorkovich

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has voluntarily suspended his powers following inclusion in the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will serve as interim president under the FIDE Charter.

July 01, 2026 Reported by AI

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.