World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions
Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.
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"We hope never to see this man in the chess world again."
— Volodymyr Kovalchuk , Activist
"It may significantly reduce Russia's influence in the world of chess."
— Malcolm Pein , Influencer
"I have decided to voluntarily suspend the exercise of my powers and duties."
— Arkady Dvorkovich , Executive
Key People
Arkady Dvorkovich is the president of the International Chess Federation and a former deputy prime minister of Russia.
Malcolm Pein is England's representative to Fide.
Volodymyr Kovalchuk is the first vice president of the Ukrainian Chess Federation.
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Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.
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