Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Anand to Run as Deputy President in FIDE Elections
Viswanathan Anand, a five-time world chess champion, has decided to run for Deputy President in the upcoming FIDE elections.
He will be supporting Timur Turlov, who is running for President.
Anand was initially planning to step back from elections to spend more time with his family, but after Arkady Dvorkovich withdrew due to EU sanctions, Turlov stepped up to run for President, and Anand agreed to be his running mate.
Anand is currently the interim President of FIDE and believes that Turlov has the vision and expertise to lead FIDE into its next chapter.
He looks forward to continuing his work with FIDE to make chess more accessible and inclusive.
Viswanathan Anand will run for Deputy President in the FIDE elections.
Timur Turlov will run for President, replacing Arkady Dvorkovich.
Anand initially planned to step back but changed his mind to support Turlov.
Anand is currently the interim President of FIDE.
The elections will take place during the Olympiad in Samarkand.
- Who
- Viswanathan Anand and Timur Turlov
- What
- FIDE elections for President and Deputy President
- When
- During the Olympiad in Samarkand
- Where
- Samarkand
- Why
- To continue contributing to FIDE's development and support Turlov's presidency
Anand's Decision to Run
Anand's Initial Retirement Plans
Role in FIDE
Anand's Decision to Run
Anand will run for Deputy President to support Turlov's presidency and continue contributing to FIDE's development.
Anand's Initial Retirement Plans
Anand initially wanted to step back from elections to spend more time with his family.
- Candidate for Deputy President
- Viswanathan Anand
- Candidate for President
- Timur Turlov
- Current Role
- Interim President of FIDE
- Election Location
- Samarkand
- Election Timing
- During the Olympiad
- Anand's Initial Plan
- To spend more time with family
- Reason for Change
- Dvorkovich's withdrawal due to EU sanctions