Five-time World Chess champion Viswanathan Anand on Friday confirmed that he will probably be actively supporting present FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich’s re-election bid, a sign of his rising curiosity in being part of the sport’s administration within the close to future.
The FIDE Congress will probably be held in Chennai on the sidelines of the Chess Olympiad to be held from July 28 to August 10.
Anand won’t be contesting for any FIDE office-bearer’s however with India being awarded the internet hosting rights of forty fourth Chess Olympiad by the present dispensation, the Indian legend’s public help is seen as a big transfer.
“We have had a good discussion but we haven’t decided yet in what role or capacity I will be involved,” Anand responded whereas replying question from PTI right here throughout the sidelines of an occasion organized to formally hand over the internet hosting rights of the Chess Olympiad to India.
The World Chess Olympiad, organized since 1927, will probably be held in India for the primary time and in Asia after 30 years.
Around 2000 individuals from over 180 nations will combat it out for the highest prize within the occasion to be held from July 28 to August 10.
Anand stated that he will probably be working intently with Dvorkovich’s crew.
“I’m prepared and determined to work with this crew. It is fantastic crew led by Dvorkovich they usually have achieved lots for the game. As and when a choice is taken, I’ll let you already know,” he added.
Anand’s doable plunge into administration aspect of chess was revealed by Dvokovich, who has already confirmed that he’ll contesting for the highest publish once more.
“It’s not about politics, it is about defending the curiosity of gamers. As FIDE chief, I needed to take some tough selections however all these had been taken protecting gamers pursuits in thoughts,” Dvorkovich stated.
“Yes, I am committed to run for a reelection and Anand will be a huge part of our team.”
India secured the internet hosting rights of the occasion after it was shifted out of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
“It is really a historic second. It is the primary time India will host the occasion in its nearly 100 yr historical past,” the FIDE chief stated.
“Orginally, Minz, Belarus was to host the event and then shifted to Moscow, Russia but I don’t expect any further changes.”
Bharat Singh Chauhan, the event director, knowledgeable that the occasion will probably be held following all CoVID-19 protocols.
“All concerned with the event will probably be examined each third day. All individuals can even have medical insurance coverage cowl,” he stated.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
