Russia

STATEMENT 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 …

The 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 …

In 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 …

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 …

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 …

The 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 …

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 …

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 …