Viswanathan Anand has assumed charge as interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside following his inclusion in the European Union's sanctions list. Anand, FIDE deputy president since 2022, will serve until the restrictions on Dvorkovich are lifted
Viswanathan Anand has assumed charge as FIDE interim president after Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his duties following EU sanctions. The move ensures the governing body's functioning while Dvorkovich challenges the sanctions and Anand prepares for September's federation elections.
