Chess legend Viswanathan Anand makes U-turn, re-enters FIDE election race | Chess News
Viswanathan Anand reversed his earlier decision and will now contest the FIDE elections as Deputy President with Timur Turlov, who is running for the highest position in the organization. Anand had previously said he wanted to step down from the role to spend more time with his family, but changes in the election race prompted him to move on. Earlier, Anand explained why he was considering stepping down, saying, “I just want to have more time at home. My son is probably going to university in three years, I thought these are the years I need to be here. It was a big motivation to get a different role. But I’m still part of the team.”The change came after current FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich was forced out of the election race due to European Union sanctions, making it difficult for him to continue in office.
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As a result, Timur Turlov switched from running for Deputy President to contesting the presidency, with Anand joining him as his running mate. Anand is currently serving as FIDE’s Interim President until elections are held during the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.
Anand supports Turlov’s Vision
Explaining his decision to X, Anand wrote, “For the past four years, it has been an honor to work with FIDE and contribute to the development of chess. I have worked with colleagues from grassroots programs to elite competitions. Together, we have made significant progress in expanding opportunities for players, federations and organizers, while making chess more accessible.” “I am proud of what we have achieved as a team, but I also believe that we can do more. That is why I have accepted Timur Turlov’s invitation to continue serving as FIDE Deputy President as part of his team.”He also praised Turlov’s leadership, saying he believes the businessman has the vision and experience to make FIDE more digital, financially stable and inclusive while continuing to grow the game around the world.
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