The International Chess Federation has penalised the Russian Chess Federation with a three-year suspension from membership for its activities on the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

As a member of the International Chess Federation, the RCF follows the statutes of the international federation, Executive Director Alexander Tkachyov said

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has commented on the deadline for compliance with a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling requiring the Chess Federation of Russia…

The decision would not affect the participation of eligible Russian players in international chess competitions

June 11 : The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended Russia's membership for up to three years for its failure to comply with a ruling that it should cease holding…

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Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022.

The International Chess Federation has penalised the Russian Chess Federation with a three-year suspension from membership for its activities on the temporarily occupied…

Russia was the dominant force in the game for decades

A marzo il Tribunale arbitrale dello sport ha imposto alla Federazione scacchistica russa di cessare entro il 9 giugno 2026 le competizioni nei territori ucraini occupati…