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Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks

Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik was banned for one year by the World Chess Federation for ethical violations regarding accusations of cheating against players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky. Kramnik announced plans to appeal the decision, which subjects him to a possible additional year of suspension if further breaches occur during a three-year probation period.

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Published 04 Jul 2026, 15:45 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 16:20 UTC

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