Chess legend Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE deputy president

[ad_1] Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand was on August 7, 2022 elected deputy president of FIDE, the sport’s world governing body, while incumbent president Arkady Dvorkovich was re-elected for a second term. Five-time world champion Anand was part of Dvorkovich’s team. Dvorkovich received 157 votes as against 16 by his rival Andrii Baryshpolets while the […]

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PM Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

[ad_1] In nearly 100 years of the history of the Chess Olympiad, it’s the first time India will be hosting the prestigious event In nearly 100 years of the history of the Chess Olympiad, it’s the first time India will be hosting the prestigious event Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the first-ever […]

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Chess | FIDE president nominates Viswanathan Anand in team to fight elections

[ad_1] At the FIDE elections in July-August, Viswanathan Anand will be part of the Arkady Dvorkovich’s team, giving him a chance to become deputy president of the world chess body At the FIDE elections in July-August, Viswanathan Anand will be part of the Arkady Dvorkovich’s team, giving him a chance to become deputy president of […]

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