Following the proposal for EU sanctions against FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, the FIDE Council held an urgent session to address the mandatory implementation of the Court of Arbitration for Sport …
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FIDE Facing Legal Deadline Regarding Russian Chess Federation Sanctions
by pinnedrookToday is the official deadline given by the Court of Arbitration of Sport to the Russian Chess Federation (RCF) and FIDE, George Mastrokoukos reminded on Twitter/X. “The RCF is still …
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UCF President Oleksandr Kamyshin: No Room for Russian Influence in European Chess
by pinnedrookSTATEMENT OF UKRAINIAN CHESS FEDERATION Dear Chess Friends, Due to reports of ongoing efforts to create division within European chess, including the use of our federation’s name to disseminate misinformation …
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Russian Chess Federation Defies CAS Ultimatum Over “New Territories”
by pinnedrookThe ongoing legal and political battle over the sovereignty of chess administration has reached a boiling point. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued a definitive ruling, partially …
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Checkmate for Propaganda? CAS Orders Russia to Halt Chess Activities in Occupied Ukraine
by pinnedrookIn a landmark ruling that resonates far beyond the 64 squares, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has delivered a decisive blow to the Russian Chess Federation (CFR). The …
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U.S. State Department: FIDE should not break precedent from IOC
by pinnedrookThe 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 pinnedrookThe 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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Former 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 …