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…