CHENNAI: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand would change into the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected because the president within the elections scheduled through the forty fourth chess Olympiad right here in July-August this yr.
Anand, a five-time world champion, has been nominated by Dvorkovich as a part of his group to struggle the forthcoming elections.
"Hope to be a part of a brighter and higher future for Chess. #SayChess #DvorkovichTeam2022," Anand tweeted after the announcement of Dvorkovich's presidential group.

Making the announcement about his group, Dvorkovich stated, "Pricey Colleagues and Chess Buddies, On the way in which to FIDE Presidential elections, I'm pleased to current my group: Arkady Dvorkovich - President; Viswanathan Anand- Deputy President; Zhu Chen - Treasurer; Joran Aulin-Jansson - Vice President; Mahir Mammedov - Vice President."
Throughout a media interplay in New Delhi final month, Anand had stated that he can be actively supporting Dvorkovich's re-election bid. He had additionally indicated that he can be working carefully with Dvorkovich's group.
Anand, who has opted out of taking part in the forthcoming Olympiad in his house metropolis and as a substitute can be mentoring the Indian groups, shall be collaborating within the Grand Chess Tour occasion in Warsaw from Might 17 to 24.
Alongside the chess Olympiad, the 94th FIDE Congress can be organised in Chennai as would the FIDE elections.