Arkady Dvorkovich
AndorrapoliticianMaleb. 19725.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Arkady Dvorkovich is a prominent Russian politician and businessman, serving as the President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). He has played a significant role in modernizing chess governance and promoting the game globally. Dvorkovich has also been involved in various economic and political initiatives in Russia, contributing to his reputation as a key figure in both chess and public policy.
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Arkady Dvorkovich is the president of the International Chess Federation and was sanctioned by the EU for attending the Chess Open in Andorra.
El president de la Federació Internacional d'Escacs, Arkady Dvorkovich, sancionat per la UE després d'assistir a l'Open d'Escacs d'AndorraAndorra· 2026-07-28
Arkady Dvorkovich is the president of FIDE and is visiting Andorra for the 42nd Open.
"El món no és un tauler d'escacs. Les persones no són peces i els països, tampoc"Andorra· 2026-07-26Arkady 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.
Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions oust Russian president of world chess | Russia
United Kingdom· 2026-07-24
Arkady Dvorkovich, the President of the International Chess Federation, will visit the tournament.
L’Open Internacional d’Escacs d’Andorra arrenca amb un rècord de 211 participants de 33 federacionsAndorra· 2026-07-19
Arkady Dvorkovich, the president of the International Chess Federation, will visit the tournament.
L’Open Internacional d’Escacs d’Andorra bat el rècord d'inscripcions amb 211 participantsAndorra· 2026-07-17Arkady Dvorkovich discussed the Comprehensive Plan for the development of chess in Kazakhstan during his meeting with Tokayev.
Токаев наградил Дворковича орденом: Вчера, 18:43
Kazakhstan· 2025-11-28
Arkady Dvorkovich stated that all relevant public statements made by GM Vladimir Kramnik will be referred to the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission.
SPORTS BRIEFS - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2025-10-24
Arkady Dvorkovich, president of FIDE, stated that all relevant publications by Kramnik had been kept by the Ethics and Discipline Commission.
Morte de Naroditsky levanta cortina para drama e doping no xadrez | Xadrez
Portugal· 2025-10-23
Arkady Dvorkovich, president of FIDE, has warned Kramnik about the dangers of his accusations against Naroditsky.
Muerte de Naroditsky (ajedrez): Conspiranoia y reproches tras la trágica muerte del ajedrecista Naroditsky | Deportes
Spain· 2025-10-23
Arkady Dvorkovich is the president of Fide who plans to establish a prize in Naroditsky's name.
Fide to investigate Kramnik over attacks on Naroditsky as chess reels from player’s death | ChessUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-23
Arkady Dvorkovich is the FIDE President.
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India· 2025-10-17
FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich expressed pride in bringing the FIDE World Cup to India.
FIDE World Cup 2025 in India: PM Narendra Modi says 'Chess is gaining popularity among our youth' | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-08-26
Carlsen called on the president, Arkady Dvorkovich, to resign over a row with the Freestyle Chess Players Association.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen rules out world championship return, says he’s still ‘better than the kids’
Canada· 2025-03-17
Arkady Dvorkovich praised Boris Spassky as one of the greatest players and a true gentleman.
Match of the century recalled as chess world mourns Spassky’s passing
Guyana· 2025-03-16
Arkady Dvorkovich, the head of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), called Spassky a world legend.
Как прошла церемония прощания с чемпионом мира по шахматам Спасским — РБК
Russia· 2025-03-05
Arkady Dvorkovich is the president of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) who praised Spassky as a great chess player and a true gentleman.
Spassky - 'quý ông' từng xin đi tù để đánh cờ với Bobby Fischer
Vietnam· 2025-03-01
Arkady Dvorkovich, the president of the International Chess Federation, praised Boris Spassky as one of the greatest players of the Soviet era.
Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 88
United States· 2025-02-28Arkady Dvorkovich is the head of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) who changed the dress code for players.
“Не очень приятный“: Магнус Карлсен высказался об Алматы: 24 февраля 2025, 11:55Kazakhstan· 2025-02-24
