FIDE says there are no decisions yet on the match between Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi

MOSCOW, July 4, Vasily Bogdanov. Director General of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) ) Emil Sutovsky said that the meeting with the current world champion Norwegian Magnus Carlsen was constructive. Earlier, El Pais reported that FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich and Magnus Carlsen held a meeting in Madrid on Sunday to discuss changing the format of the match for the world chess crown. According to the publication, the negotiations went on for about 40 minutes, both sides declined to comment to the press. The publication believes that Dvorkovich and Carlsen were likely able to reach an agreement. there is no final decision and is not expected at least in the coming days. FIDE will continue internal consultations,» Sutovsky said. Carlsen, 31, became world champion in 2013 and has since defended the title four times. In 2021, he defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi in the title match. The Russian grandmaster won the Candidates Tournament ahead of schedule on Sunday and must fight Carlsen again for the world chess crown.