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Vishwanathan Anand to Step Down as FIDE Deputy President if Dvorkovich Wins Third Term

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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Five-time World Champion Vishwanathan Anand will no longer serve as the Deputy President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) if incumbent chief Arkady Dvorkovich secures a third term in office, with Kazakhstan Chess Federation President Timur Turlov named as the candidate for the deputy’s role.However, Anand will continue to play a key role in Dvorkovich’s team and support the campaign ahead of the presidential elections later this year.Dvorkovich, who has head…