🔥 Trending Arkady Dvorkovich: Who is the FIDE President?

Arkady Dvorkovich is a prominent Russian economist and politician, widely recognized for his current role as the President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) ¹³⁸. Born on March 26, 1972, he has held significant positions in both Russian government and international sports organizations ¹³.

Early Life and Political Career

Dvorkovich's career began in economics, and he quickly rose through the ranks of the Russian political system. He served as Deputy Prime Minister in Dmitry Medvedev's Cabinet from May 21, 2012, until May 7, 2018 ⁸. During his time in government, he was involved in various economic and social policies.

Leadership in Chess: FIDE Presidency

Dvorkovich was first elected as FIDE President in 2018 and was re-elected in 2022, marking an eight-year tenure at the helm of the organization ³⁵. He is credited with modernizing the governance of world chess ³. He recently confirmed his intention to seek a third term as FIDE President, despite previously supporting term limits ⁶.

Recent Developments and Sanctions

In a significant development, Arkady Dvorkovich was sanctioned by the European Union (EU) on Wednesday, July 24, 2026 ²⁴. Following these sanctions, he suspended his powers as FIDE President ⁴. In response, he announced that he would not exercise his responsibilities, duties, rights, and prerogatives as outlined in the FIDE Charter, particularly Article 18, and other regulations, as long as the EU measures related to the situation in Ukraine remain in effect ⁷.

As a result of his self-suspension, five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand has taken over as the interim president of FIDE ²⁴. This development has created uncertainty regarding the upcoming FIDE elections scheduled for later this year ⁴.