4 stories found
The resignation of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, prompted by sanctions against Russia, has triggered an intense race among three billionaires to lead the world chess organization, with former world champion Viswanathan Anand taking over temporarily.
Sanctions against Russian FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, including potential EU travel bans, have ignited a power struggle within the World Chess Federation, with two wealthy Germans vying for his succession.
The head of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Arkady Dvorkovich, has resigned from his position after being sanctioned by the EU, which accused the former Russian Deputy Prime Minister of supporting actions that undermine or threaten Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Arkady Dvorkovich, the Russian president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), has temporarily suspended his activities within the organization after being subjected to sanctions by the European Union.