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Statement by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich

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Steven Bellens     23.07.2026    1

Today, the EU decision to include my name in the 21st sanctions list was published. I want to state unequivocally that I consider this decision unlawful and unfair, and this decision will be immediately challenged by all possible means. I am confident that justice will prevail.

However, given that until a formal court decision is rendered and/or such decision is cancelled or amended, these sanctions could hinder the stable functioning of FIDE, I have decided to voluntarily suspend the exercise of my powers and duties as FIDE President with immediate effect and for as long as I remain subject to sanctions under the EU and Swiss laws and regulations. In accordance with the FIDE Charter, the duties of the President will be assumed by the FIDE Deputy President, the 15th World Champion, Viswanathan Anand. 

Statement by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich

stefan timmermans
27.07.2026 - 02:11
Of de fide voorzitter terecht op de sanctielijst thuishoort, ga ik me niet uitspreken. Het is idd zo dat hij een staff heeft die internationaal is en vanuit zwitserland zijn beroep uitoefent. Hij schorst zijn job en ook dat is gezien de heisa een correcte beslissing. Zijn verleden is misschien iets minder. Wat wel goed is , is dat Vishy Anand die al vice voorzitter was dz leiding ´tijdelijk´ overneelt De meester van de Ruy Lopez en meervoudig wereldkampioen en voormalig 2800+ speler en bijzonder wijs figuur is zeker goed voor het plaatje vd fide in de wereld. Laten we dit toejuichen..
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