Kramnik · Naroditsky · FIDE (крамник · народицкий · фиде)
The disqualification was caused by public accusations of cheating (unfair play using a computer) that Garry Kasparov, as determined by the FIDE Ethics Commission, made without evidence against grandmasters David Navara and Daniel Naroditsky.
Consensus
- Vladimir Kramnik was disqualified by FIDE for two years
- The disqualification was issued by the Ethics and Disciplinary Commission (EDC)
- Kramnik made public statements and social media messages about Daniel Naroditsky and David Navara
- FIDE filed a complaint against Kramnik regarding his remarks about Naroditsky and Navara
- The decision can be appealed within 21 days to the EDC's Appellate Chamber
Points of divergence
- Kramnik was also disciplined for statements made about other players, including a series of public declarations and social media posts. — vedomosti
- The disqualification includes a conditional suspension of the first year's ban under a three-year probationary period. — vedomosti
- Kramnik was ordered to perform 12 months of community service for free. — vedomosti
- The EDC found Kramnik guilty of violating several articles in the FIDE Code of Ethics and Discipline, including those related to dignity, respectful treatment, harassment, psychological abuse, and refusal to cooperate with investigations. — vedomosti
- Kramnik plans to appeal the decision, stating it will be extensive and include multiple points about violations. — vedomosti
- The disqualification was specifically due to Kramnik's statements about Daniel Naroditsky following his death in October 2025. — vesti
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