The U.S. State Department – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs issued a statement ahead of the FIDE General Assembly vote on the proposal to remove suspension of the Russian…
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George Mastrokoukos compiled a quick summary of what has happened to the other Russian-controlled International Boxing Federation (IBA), already sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with national sport authorities…
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Norwegian Chess Federation will reject Kyrgyz Chess Federation proposal
by doubleattackby doubleattackThe Kyrgyz Chess Federation proposed to remove the restrictions on both the Russian and Belarusian Chess Federations. In addition, secret voting is proposed, fueling the fears of bribery. The Norwegian…
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Alexandra Kosteniuk to represent Switzerland
by doubleattackby doubleattackFormer women’s world champion Alexandra Kosteniuk is leaving Russian Chess Federation and will represent Switzerland from 2024. After the Russian aggression against Ukraine started, Kosteniuk, who also holds Swiss citizenship…
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FIDE Council approved the below-mentioned changes to the simplified procedure for performing under the FIDE flag for players representing Russia/Belarus: The right to play under the FIDE flag is granted…