FIDE Elections: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand was on Sunday 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. Follow InsideSport.IN for Live chess Updates
FIDE Elections: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE deputy president, Arkady Dvorkovich reelected as President
Dvorkovich received 157 votes as against 16 by his rival Andrii Baryshpolets while the number of invalid votes was 1 and abstentions stood at 5.
Arkady Dvorkovich is reelected for a second term as President of the International Chess Federation, with 157 votes against 16.
Viswanathan Anand is the new FIDE Deputy President. pic.twitter.com/iTrYMTrTiG
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 7, 2022
FIDE Elections: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE deputy president, Arkady Dvorkovich reelected as President
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