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Vishy Anand Named Interim FIDE President Amid EU Sanctions
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 04:04 PM
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Former World Chess Champion Vishy Anand has been appointed as the interim president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) following European Union sanctions on the current leadership. The move comes as FIDE seeks stability while a new president is elected.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced that former World Chess Champion Vishy Anand will serve as its interim president after the European Union imposed sanctions on the current leadership. Anand, who has a long history of serving the chess community, will hold the position until a new president is elected at the next FIDE Congress.
The EU sanctions were imposed on FIDE’s existing leadership in response to allegations of mismanagement and non‑compliance with international governance standards. The move was intended to pressure the federation into reforming its internal processes and ensuring transparency.
Anand, who has represented India on the world stage for decades, is known for his strategic acumen and diplomatic skills. His appointment is seen as a stabilising factor for the federation during a period of transition.
FIDE officials have stated that Anand will oversee routine operations and prepare the federation for the upcoming election. The next FIDE Congress, where a permanent president will be chosen, is scheduled for later this year.
The EU sanctions were imposed on FIDE’s existing leadership in response to allegations of mismanagement and non‑compliance with international governance standards. The move was intended to pressure the federation into reforming its internal processes and ensuring transparency.
Anand, who has represented India on the world stage for decades, is known for his strategic acumen and diplomatic skills. His appointment is seen as a stabilising factor for the federation during a period of transition.
FIDE officials have stated that Anand will oversee routine operations and prepare the federation for the upcoming election. The next FIDE Congress, where a permanent president will be chosen, is scheduled for later this year.