[2] Dvorkovich was considered to be a close confidant of Dmitry Medvedev[3] and an important figure in Russian politics.

[5] Dvorkovich is an official of the Russian Chess Federation and was first elected president of FIDE in October 2018, succeeding Kirsan Ilyumzhinov.

[13] Dvorkovich's professional interests include economic regulation, financial management, and tax planning.

[15] Later Dvorkovich said on the website of the Skolkovo foundation that he was "sincerely proud of the courage of our (Russian) soldiers" and that Russia had been targeted by "harsh and senseless sanctions".

[16] In August 2022, he was re-elected for a second term as FIDE president receiving 157 votes as against 16 by his rival Andrey Baryshpolets.