Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand would turn out to be the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected because the president within the elections scheduled throughout the forty fourth chess Olympiad right here in July-August this yr.
Anand, a five-time world champion, has been nominated by Dvorkovich as a part of his crew to struggle the upcoming elections.
“Hope to be a part of a brighter and higher future for Chess.
Hope to be a part of a brighter and higher future for Chess. #SayChess #DvorkovichTeam2022 https://t.co/iBRo41f5tz
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) May 12, 2022
#SayChess #DvorkovichTeam2022,” Anand tweeted after the announcement of Dvorkovich’s presidential crew.
Making the announcement about his crew, Dvorkovich mentioned, “Dear Colleagues and Chess Friends, On the way to FIDE presidential elections, I am happy to present my team: Arkady Dvorkovich – President; Viswanathan Anand- Deputy President; Zhu Chen – Treasurer; Joran Aulin-Jansson – Vice President; Mahir Mammedov – Vice President.” During a media interplay in New Delhi final month, Anand had mentioned that he can be actively supporting Dvorkovich’s re-election bid. He had additionally indicated that he can be working carefully with Dvorkovich’s crew.
Anand, who has opted out of enjoying the upcoming Olympiad in his residence metropolis and as an alternative can be mentoring the Indian groups, will likely be participating within the Grand Chess Tour occasion in Warsaw from May 17 to 24.
Alongside the chess Olympiad, the 94th FIDE Congress can be organized in Chennai as would the FIDE elections.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
