He defended his World Chess champion title against American Bobby Fischer in the “Match of the Century” in 1972 — which ...

In an open letter to FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich, which Hindustan Times has access to, Freestyle Chess co-owner lashed out at the Russian politician. The German entrepreneur claims that he ...

When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention ...

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has ignited a firestorm in the chess world, openly challenging the leadership of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich and exposing private communications that have fuelled ...

president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through. Sportscategory· January 21, 2025 Carlsen v FIDE row intensifies over Freestyle Chess World ...

Earlier, he was charged with mediating bribes for Anastasia Alekseyeva, a former aide to ex-Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich. The court sentenced Spector to 3.5 years in prison.

Magnus Carlsen has called for the resignation of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, accusing him of coercion and broken promises following FIDE's failed negotiations with the Freestyle Chess Tour.

A few days later, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced Carlsen would return for the World Blitz Championship, with president Arkady Dvorkovich confirming that while the official ...

After a year defined by organisational triumphs and contentious moments, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich unveiled on Wednesday the federation's ambitious roadmap for 2025. From expanding ...

Spasskey was most known for losing 1972 "Match of the Century" to American Bobby Fischer, despite winning the world title in 1969. He held the title until the match with Fischer.