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Chess | FIDE president nominates Viswanathan Anand in team to fight elections

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand would become the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected as the president in the elections scheduled during the 44th chess Olympiad here in July-August this year.

Anand, a five-time world champion, has been nominated by Dvorkovich as part of his team to fight the forthcoming elections.

"Hope to be part of a brighter and better future for Chess. #SayChess #DvorkovichTeam2022," Anand tweeted after the announcement of Dvorkovich's presidential team.

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