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Petition Seeks to Ban Kramnik: What It Means and What Could Come of It
An online petition launched after the death of Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky is calling on the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to...
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What Does “Chess Mafia” Mean?
The phrase “chess mafia” has appeared frequently in online discussions about modern chess, especially since former world champion Vladimir Kramnik...
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“He Thought About Ending It All”: David Navara’s Ordeal and FIDE’s Silence in the Face of Online Accusations from Kramnik
When Czech grandmaster David Navara wrote his long, emotional open letter in May 2025, it was not a post meant...
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Kramnik Says He’ll Sue FIDE Over “Unacceptable” Response to Naroditsky Controversy
Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik says he intends to file a lawsuit against the International Chess Federation (FIDE), accusing...
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Daniel Naroditsky’s Mother Speaks Out After His Death Amid Cheating Accusations
The mother of American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has spoken publicly for the first time about her son’s sudden death,...
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FIDE Opens Ethics Investigation Into Vladimir Kramnik After Naroditsky’s Death
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced a formal ethics review into former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, following weeks of...
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FIDE Director Faces Backlash Over Comments Following Naroditsky’s Death
In the wake of the unexpected death of American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky at age 29, both the governing body of...
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Kramnik’s Tweets Spark Anger and Blame in Wake of Naroditsky’s Death
The chess world, still reeling from the sudden death of American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky at 29, has turned its grief...
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Hikaru Nakamura on FIDE’s New ‘Total Chess’ Tour: “We Already Have the Total Player — His Name Is Magnus Carlsen”
When FIDE unveiled its newest creation — the Total Chess World Championship Tour — it promised a new era. The...
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FIDE CEO Criticizes Hikaru Nakamura’s “Showmanship” After Viral King Toss
When Hikaru Nakamura tossed Gukesh Dommaraju’s king into the crowd after checkmating the reigning world champion in a one-minute bullet...
