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Viswanathan Anand Takes Over as Interim FIDE President

27 July 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSViswanathanAnand Takes Overas Interim FIDEPresident27 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

With the sitting FIDE head stepping aside from duties, India’s chess great took over the federation’s top role on an interim basis.

Key facts

  • Person: five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand.
  • Post: Interim President of FIDE, the International Chess Federation.
  • Reason: Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his duties.
  • Earlier role: FIDE Deputy President since 2022.
  • Milestone: first Indian to lead FIDE, in an interim capacity.

Exam angle

  • Organisation: FIDE (International Chess Federation).
  • Anand: five-time World Chess Champion, Deputy President since 2022.
  • Person who stepped aside: Arkady Dvorkovich.

Test yourself

1. Who became Interim President of FIDE after Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his duties?

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand took over as interim president.

2. Since which year has Viswanathan Anand served as FIDE Deputy President?

Anand has been Deputy President since 2022.

3. FIDE, whose interim presidency Anand assumed, is the governing body of which sport?

FIDE stands for the International Chess Federation.

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