Current FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich announced his candidacy for re-election for a third consecutive term. Dvorkovich cites past achievements at FIDE and calls them the foundation for his future plans.

Arkady Dvorkovich

Arkady Dvorkovich

FIDE President

“Eight years ago, I committed to building a stronger, fairer, global FIDE. Serving as the president of FIDE for the past eight years has been an exceptional honour.

Together, we have strengthened FIDE, significantly expanded and improved global events and invested more in children’s chess, women’s competitions, senior chess, education and social programmes.

But this is not the endpoint. It is the foundation. That is why today I am announcing that I will seek another term as President of the International Chess Federation.

Every federation deserves opportunities to grow, with support tailored to its needs and circumstances. Every player and chess enthusiast deserves a place in our global chess family.

Every move counts. Everyone matters.”

Arkady Dvorkovich became FIDE President in 2018 and was re-elected for a second term in 2022. In 2023, presidential term limits at FIDE, a maximum of two four-year terms, were removed. These limits were originally introduced by Dvorkovich when he was first elected in 2018.

The FIDE President election will take place at the General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from September 26 to 27. The election campaign period begins on June 26 and candidates must submit their applications by the end of July. WR Chess CEO Wadim Rosenstein and Freestyle Chess CEO Jan Henric Buettner have submitted their applications.

Credit: Lennart Ootes / FIDE