Karpov supported Dvorkovich's decision to be re-elected head of FIDE

Arkady Dvorkovich did the right thing by deciding to be re-elected to the post of President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). This was announced to RBC Sport by the 12th world chess champion Anatoly Karpov.

“Arkady Dvorkovich has already put forward his candidacy. Did the right thing. I do not understand why he should not have participated in the elections. it is clear that European countries will be against it, America will be against it, but there are 191 countries in the International Chess Federation. In order to win, you need to score somewhere around 97 votes. It is not known who will be his opponent. But if we talk about the situation, then for some reason we believe that RUSSIA is isolated. I cannot agree with this. You have to try it,” said Karpov.

The head of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkady Dvorkovich put forward his candidacy for a new term.

The election of the FIDE president will be held at the general assembly of the federation on August 7-8 in the Indian city of Chennai. Applications for participation in the elections must be submitted no later than June 7th.

Dvorkovich has been FIDE President since October 2018. Previously, he served as Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Chairman of the Skolkovo Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Russian Railways and Assistant to the President of Russia. From 2007 to 2010, he was Vice President of the Russian Chess Federation (RCF), and from 2010 to 2014, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

In March, FIDE suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus from team competitions under its auspices. At the same time, Russian and Belarusian chess players can play in individual tournaments in a neutral status. In addition, the federation banned the holding of any tournaments in Russia and Belarus under its auspices.