Who will succeed the sanctioned FIDE President Dvorkovich?

The world of chess is facing a significant leadership transition as FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his duties. In his absence, Vice President Viswanathan Anand, the renowned former World Chess Champion, has stepped in to assume the responsibilities of the acting president.

This development comes amidst the lead-up to the FIDE presidential election scheduled for September. Adding an unexpected twist to the race, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, who previously led FIDE, has surprisingly declared his candidacy. Ilyumzhinov, also known for his past role as the ruler of the Russian region of Kalmykia, is seeking a return to the helm of the international chess federation.

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Last week I told an anecdote about former FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov here. And this week I have to mention the former ruler of the Russian constituent republic of Kalmykia again – because Kirsan is back!

The article references a previous anecdote about Ilyumzhinov, highlighting his notable history within chess politics. His re-entry into the presidential race injects an element of intrigue and unpredictability into the upcoming election, as the chess community awaits further developments.

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Or at least he would like to be: A few days ago, Ilyumzhinov surprisingly announced his candidacy for the FIDE presidency in the upcoming September.