Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks

The World Chess Federation (Fide) has banned former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year due to multiple violations of its ethics and disciplinary code. Kramnik was found responsible for verbal attacks accusing other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating. Naroditsky, who died last October at 29, had denied wrongdoing and suggested the controversy affected him. Kramnik intends to appeal the suspension, which includes a suspended additional year contingent on a three-year probationary period. Prominent chess figures have previously condemned Kramnik's actions.

The international governing body for chess has suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least a year. This action was taken after Kramnik made unproven allegations of cheating against fellow players, including the late American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. The federation stated that Kramnik violated rules against cyber bullying by publicly accusing players without adequate evidence. Naroditsky, who died last year at age 29 from an accidental overdose, had previously stated that Kramnik's accusations negatively impacted him. Kramnik plans to appeal the suspension, asserting his confidence that the verdict will be overturned.