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My Focus Will Be On Ensuring Continuity, Serving Global Chess Family: Viswanathan Anand
The All India Chess Federation: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has confirmed that he has assumed the responsibilities of interim president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Friday, following the European Union’s sanctions against current president Arkady Dvorkovich and said "FIDE work will continue," as his focus will be on serving the global chess family.
After Dvorkovich was named in the EU’s 21st sanctions package, he voluntarily suspended the exercise of his powers and duties as FIDE President with immediate effect and for as long as he remains subject to sanctions under the EU and Swiss laws and regulations.
In accordance with article 19.2 of the FIDE Charter, Viswanathan Anand, deputy President of FIDE, named interim president as long as Dvorkovich is subject to the restrictive measures provided by the Swiss and EU laws and regulations in force.
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