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Anand takes over as FIDE interim president after Dvorkovich steps aside over EU sanctions

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FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has voluntarily stepped down after the European Union imposed sanctions on him linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Dvorkovich described the sanctions as unlawful and unfair, and announced plans to challenge them through legal channels. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will serve as interim president in his absence. In related news, India has announced its squads for the upcoming FIDE Chess Olympiad, with D Gukesh and Koneru Humpy named to lead the respective teams.

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