The Romanian Chess Federation has become aware of the accusations against Kirill Shevchenko, who plays under the Romanian flag, at the latest edition of the Spanish Team Chess Championship.
We have proven over time that we take all anti-cheating rules very seriously and we will continue to do so. We have, have and will have zero tolerance for fair-play rule violation!
Such serious accusations must be obligatory but supported by solid evidence, and so far only circumstantial evidence has appeared in public.
We are waiting for the details of the case and we will carefully study the evidence that accompanies it. At the moment, we only have press information and presumed witnesses, but no official communication. Until then we are on the side of our chess player, who denies the accusations that are brought against him. We will support him as we do with all our chess players, within the limits of the existing regulations.
If additional information becomes available, we will decide within the Federation what to do next.