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FIDE maintains ban on Russian and Belarusian chess players
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has rejected a proposal to readmit Russia and Belarus, which were banned due to Russia's invasion of
World Chess Body Upholds Ban On Players From Russia, Belarus
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has upheld a ban on Russian and Belarusian players imposed over Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting an angry response from the Kremlin chiding FIDE for bowing to Western pressure.
Chess-Governing body FIDE upholds ban on Russian, Belarusian players
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World's best chess player disagrees with FIDE president over Russia's return
Magnus Carlsen, the 16th World Chess Champion, used the platform of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to call for the halt of the return of Russian and Belarusian players to FIDE-sanctioned competitions,
Chess-Governing body FIDE softens stance on some banned Russian, Belarusian players
Chess governing body FIDE's general assembly agreed to consider lifting parts of a ban on Russian and Belarusian players imposed after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, in a vote on Sunday in Budapest.
World No.1 chess player Magnus Carlsen urges FIDE not to reinstate Russia and Belarus chess federations
Magnus Carlsen was speaking at a FIDE gala in Budapest on Thursday evening, in which he paid tribute to Russian grandmaster Garry Kasparov while accepting an award for greatest player of all time.
FIDE Upholds Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players Amidst Calls for Inclusivity
The FIDE General Assembly maintained the ban on Russian and Belarusian players due to the Ukraine conflict. However, it considered easing restrictions for disabled and junior players. The decision involved consultation with the IOC.
Magnus Carlsen urges chess chiefs not to readmit Russia, Belarus
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen opposes reinstating Russia and Belarus in FIDE, supported by Garry Kasparov and Ukraine's sports minister.
Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld
Russia's chess team is to remain banned from international competitions, officials have ruled. In a dramatic move, an International Chess Federation (Fide) general assembly meeting in Budapest voted to maintain sanctions against Russia and its ally,
Top Chess Body Rejects Readmitting Russia, Belarus
The top body in chess on Sunday rejected a proposal to readmit Russia and Belarus, but will consider allowing players under 12 or with disability to take part in events.
Kasparov agrees with Carlsen on keeping Russian chess sanctions
Kasparov wrote that he fully agreed with Carlsen's stance, adding a Ukrainian flag to his post. "Indeed I would, and do! In more ways than one, I could hardly wish for a better successor than Magnus.
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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen opposes Russia's readmission
A Kyrgyz proposal to readmit Russia and Belarus to the International Chess Federation (FIDE) will be voted this weekend.
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Magnus Carlsen, Judit Polgar felicitated at FIDE 100 Awards
Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar were felicitated with the best male and female player awards at the FIDE 100 Awards ceremony ...
Chess World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen urges sport’s chiefs not to re-admit Russia
Russia and Belarus were booted out of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 2022 over the Kremlin’s invasion of ...
Magnus Carlsen advises against reinstating Russian chess federation at award acceptance speech
Carlsen's comments come ahead of the FIDE general assembly on September 22, where all the voting members will decide on ...