FIDE clarified participation rules. Adult Russian players can compete in individual events but must use the FIDE flag. Junior players may still represent Russia with their national flag.

The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia, which was for decades the dominant force in the game, after a ruling ...

Corrected: In the article, we mistakenly wrote "2 years" instead of the correct figure; we sincerely apologise our audience for the error.

June 11 (Reuters) - The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia - for decades the dominant force in the game - after a successful legal challenge by Ukraine. An international tribunal, the ...

The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended Russia's membership for up to three years, a significant move following Russia's continued organisation of chess events in Russian-controlled ...

PARIS, March 27 (Reuters) - Russia's chess federation must stop organising events and asserting control in occupied Ukrainian territories within 90 days ‌or face suspension of up to three years, the ...

A chess board is seen here in an undated stock photo. automation LONDON -- A Russian chess player has been suspended from participating in all competitions after being accused of trying to poison her ...

As a member of the International Chess Federation, the RCF follows the statutes of the international federation, Executive Director Alexander Tkachyov said MOSCOW, June 9. /TASS/. The Russian Chess ...