10 h. ago Chess federation files complaint against former world champion who accused Naroditsky of cheating

The International Chess Federation has filed a formal complaint against former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik

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2 w. ago Vladimir Kramnik denies wrongdoing in death of US chess star Daniel Naroditsky

Police probing Naroditsky death as possible suicideKramnik denies blame, claims harassment campaignFide to review ex-champion’s conduct after tragedyVladimir Kramnik has broken his silence following the death of American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, calling the 29-year-old’s passing a tragedy while accusing critics of mounting an “unprecedentedly cynical and unlawful campaign of harassment” against him and his family.The 50-year-old former world champion, who has faced widespread condemnation for accusing Naroditsky of online cheating without evidence, expressed condolences but denied any personal attacks. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Chess world unites behind petition to BAN Vladimir Kramnik and revoke his titles after Russian grandmaster levelled 'appalling' cheating accusations at rival Daniel Naroditsky before his death

More than 11,000 chess fans have signed a petition demanding Vladimir Kramnik be banned and stripped of his titles following the death of Daniel Naroditsky.

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2 w. ago Chess: Fide to ‘discipline’ Kramnik over Naroditsky cheating allegations

The Fide president, Arkady Dvorkovich, said that Kramnik, who is accused of unfounded allegations against Naroditsky, will be referred to its ethics disciplinary committeeFide has responded to the death of Daniel Naroditsky by promising to take faster action over allegations by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, which were made without significant evidence.The Fide president, Arkady Dvorkovich, announced on Wednesday that the case will be referred to its ethics and disciplinary committee, which has the power to ban players for life. The omens for that are not promising. A similar referral of the Magnus Carlsen v Hans Niemann episode at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup took more than a year, and produced just a €10,000 fine for Carlsen and no other penalties. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Russian chess grandmaster to be investigated over cheating allegations made towards Daniel Naroditsky

FIDE have confirmed that they will be investigating Vladimir Kramnik regarding 'public statements' he made about Naroditsky in the months leading up to his death at the age of 29.

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2 w. ago Former world chess champion may face discipline for unproven claims about Daniel Naroditsky

Chess’ international governing body is considering disciplinary action against a former Russian world champion who persistently leveled unproven cheating allegations at Daniel Naroditsky in the year leading up to the American grandmaster’s death

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3 w. ago US chess grandmaster who died 'unexpectedly' aged 29 had been accused of cheating by Russian rival as part of what he felt was 'a sustained, evil attempt to destroy my life'

In the final year of his life, Daniel Naroditsky was tormented by repeated accusations of cheating in online games by Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Borisovich Kramnik.

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