Arkady Dvorkovich has been reelected for a second term as President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand, who was part of Dvorkovich's ticket, is the new FIDE Deputy President. FIDE press release, photo by David Llada
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich was on Sunday reelected for a second and last time with a huge margin of 141 votes.Former World Champion and Indian chess Grandmaster (GM) V. Anand too got elected as FIDE s .
The incumbent president of the international chess federation (FIDE), Arkady Dvorkovich seems to be coasting towards victory at the elections to be held soon here, said delegates and officials.Even a former rival is now voicing support for .
The international chess federation (FIDE) is under the constant threat of a back rank mate or discovered check with former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich as its president, said senior officials. Back rank mate is a chess .