Chess federation suspends former world champion who accused Naroditsky of cheating
The sanction follows findings that he made unproven cheating allegations against players and exposed them to reputational harm, with 12 months of unpaid service ordered.
- On Friday, the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission imposed a two-year worldwide ban on Vladimir Kramnik, citing repeated violations of its ethics and disciplinary codes.
- The Disciplinary Commission determined Kramnik responsible for public, unsubstantiated cheating allegations against fellow players, including Daniel Naroditsky, violating cyberbullying rules without providing "adequate evidentiary support."
- Under the ruling, the EDC imposed one year of active exclusion and 12 months of unpaid community service, with the final 12 months of the ban suspended over a three-year probationary period.
- Before his death last year, Grandmaster Naroditsky denied the claims, stating in his final livestream that the controversy regarding Kramnik had taken a significant toll on his mental well-being.
- Kramnik plans to appeal the decision to the Disciplinary Commission Appeal Chamber within 21 days, calling the verdict "unlawful" and vowing to restore his reputation.
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Chess federation suspends Kramnik for public cheating allegations against Daniel Naroditsky
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year after determining that he repeatedly made unsubstantiated public allegations of cheating against several players.
Vladimir Kramnik Banned: FIDE Suspends Former Chess World Champion for Ethics Breaches | 🏆 LatestLY
Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik has received a two-year ban from FIDE, effective July 3, 2026, for multiple ethics code violations. These include unsubstantiated cheating allegations against players like the late Daniel Naroditsky, cyberbullying, and psychological abuse. The ban entails an active one-year suspension and 12 months of community. 🏆 Vladimir Kramnik Banned: FIDE Suspends Former Chess World Champion for Ethics Breaches.
The International Chess Federation has decided to suspend former world champion Vladimir Kramnik after he leveled cheating allegations against other players.
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