India, March 17 -- It is well-known among fans that FIDE is trying to include chess in the Olympics, and have been in discussion with the IOC over the years. FIDE received recognition from the IOC in 1999, which is recent. Speaking to TV9 Telugu, in a video published on Monday, India legend Viswanathan Anand gave a massive update on the introduction of chess in the Olympics.

Anand is a five-time World Chess Champion, and is still an active player in the FIDE rankings, and is also their Deputy President. "It would definitely be great for chess to be in the Olympics because of the stature of the Olympics. We are kind of close. The World Chess Federation is working very closely with the IOC," he said.

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