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FIDE, the International Chess Federation, has imposed disciplinary actions against Russian grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik, including a one-year suspension from competitions due to violations of its ethical code. The sanctions followed allegations involving comments made by Kramnik regarding American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky and other ethics complaints. FIDE also suspended the membership of the Russian Chess Federation (RF), citing non-compliance with a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, though individual Russian players remain eligible to compete internationally.

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