Magnus Carlsen accuses FIDE president Dvorkovich of ‘misusing energy, coercing participant,’ calls for resignation

World No.1 chess participant Magnus Carlsen has demanded the resignation of the Worldwide Chess Federation, FIDE, president Arkady Dvorkovich, accusing him of ‘misuse of energy’ and ‘coercing’ the gamers. Carlsen’s strong-worded social media publish towards Dvorkovich, wherein he additionally requested for the FIDE president’s resignation, got here after the worldwide chess physique on Monday introduced that
they’ve failed to achieve an settlement with Freestyle Chess Operations.

Carlsen and German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner are co-owners of the Freestyle Chess Operations which is ready the maintain the Grand Slam tour from 7 February. The Grand Slam tour will happen throughout Weissenhaus, Paris, New York, New Delhi, and Cape City and the organisers are planning to label the eventual winner because the ‘world champions’.

FIDE has
objected to Freestyle Chess Operations’ plans, arguing that they’re the “sole regulator of World Chess Championships” and maintain the authority “to award a World Championship title”.

FIDE in its assertion on Monday mentioned that gamers participating within the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour
must signal a waiver to stay eligible for the World Championship cycle.

Carlsen reveals private messages of FIDE president

Carlsen hit again at FIDE because it requested the gamers to signal a waiver. The 34-year-old Norwegian leaked a couple of private messages from president Dvorkovich which have been despatched to the previous world champion’s father. As per the messages, Dvorkovich had promised that “gamers will NOT be affected in any method” regardless of the continuing tussle between the 2 our bodies.

“Coercion of gamers, misuse of energy and damaged guarantees. FIDE President Dvorkovich, to persuade me to play the Speedy & Blitz in New York, you wrote Dec nineteenth to my father: ‘Simply wish to cross a message to you and Magnus that no matter occurs between FIDE and Freestyle when it comes to recognition, gamers will NOT be affected in any method. They’ll determine on their very own and FIDE won’t take any unfavorable motion’,” Carlsen revealed on X.

Coercion of gamers, misuse of energy and damaged guarantees.

FIDE President Dvorkovich, to persuade me to play the Speedy & Blitz in New York, you wrote Dec nineteenth to my father:

«Simply wish to cross a message to you and Magnus that no matter occurs between FIDE and Freestyle in phrases…

— Magnus Carlsen (@MagnusCarlsen) February 3, 2025

“You added later that day: ‘I’ll step down if my phrase will likely be undermined by the Council.’ By forcing gamers to signal an unacceptable waiver you could have reneged in your promise. Will you resign?” Carlsen requested.

The primary Grand Slam will likely be performed from 7 February 6 in Weissenhaus, Germany.