The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced an investigation regarding possible sanctions for the Russian grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik, following his derogatory statements about the American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who was recently found dead. FIDE President Arkadi Dvorkovich emphasized that, although Kramnik has notable achievements, he must respect the principles of fairness and respect. Kramnik has been accused by several top players of harassing and tarnishing Naroditsky's reputation, falsely accusing him of cheating in online matches.
Naroditsky's death has sparked outrage in the chess community, and his supporters are calling for action against Kramnik. Emil Sutovsky, the FIDE director, confirmed that Kramnik's campaign is being analyzed, and Chess.com has banned his participation in tournaments. In his defense, Kramnik claimed that he is a victim of a harassment campaign. The chess community has urged FIDE to take measures to prevent harassment in this sport.
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