World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions

Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.

Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions oust Russian president of world chess

EU unveils largest package in four years of measures against Russian individuals and interests; Laura Loomer shows up in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,612 Arkady Dvorkovich, the president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), said on Friday he ⁠was suspending his activity with the organisation after being placed on the EU list of sanctioned Russians. Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, complained that the designation was “unlawful and unfair”. A statement said Viswanatha...

By Warren Murray with Guardian writers and agencies

FIDE President Dvorkovich steps down temporarily after EU sanctions

Arkady Dvorkovich, President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), has announced that he is stepping aside after being included in the European Union's latest sanctions package.

By Oleksii Murzak

Chess legend Anand steps in as FIDE interim president after EU sanctions sideline Dvorkovich

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has voluntarily stepped aside after being sanctioned by the European Union over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Calling the sanctions "unlawful and unfair", he said he would challenge them legally. Deputy President Viswanathan Anand will serve as interim president. Meanwhile, India named its squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad, with D Gukesh and Koneru Humpy leading the teams.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Russian head of FIDE suspends activity over EU sanctions