Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE president and former Russian deputy prime minister, has resigned from his role amid EU sanctions over alleged support for Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Calling the move “unlawful and unfair,” Dvorkovich will step aside until sanctions are lifted, paving the way for former world champion Viswanathan Anand to take temporary charge. The decision follows a controversial reversal of a 2024 ethics ruling that had criticized Dvorkovich for aligning too closely with Kremlin interests — a move that once drew praise from Anand himself. With political tensions simmering, this leadership shift sends shockwaves through the global chess community.
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