FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Discusses Potential Inclusion of Chess in Olympic Esports Games

FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich has made a groundbreaking announcement regarding the inclusion of chess in the Esport category for the Olympic Esports Games. In an interview with Chessbase India, Dvorkovich revealed that discussions are underway with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to make chess a part of the event scheduled for 2025 in Saudi Arabia.

This news comes as a ray of hope for chess enthusiasts around the world, including reigning world chess champion D Gukesh. Gukesh, who recently received the prestigious Khel Ratna Award, expressed his excitement at the prospect of chess being included in the Olympics, especially if it takes place in India. The young prodigy made history last year by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion, defeating Ding Liren in a thrilling match.

As Gukesh gears up for a busy schedule in 2025, including the Tata Chess tournament in the Netherlands and matches against legends like Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, the possibility of making his Olympic debut adds another layer of excitement to his already illustrious career.

With chess gaining popularity and support worldwide, the potential inclusion of the game in the Olympic Esports Games is a significant step towards elevating the sport to new heights. Chess fans and players alike eagerly await further developments on this front, as the dream of seeing chess on the Olympic stage draws closer to reality.