FIDE to consider Kramnik's complaint regarding the death of Narodytsky.
23.10.2025
1825
Journalist
Shostal Oleksandr
23.10.2025
1825
According to inkorr.com: The Ethics Commission of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has decided to consider the statement of the 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik regarding the death of Ukrainian grandmaster Daniel Narodytsky. The tragedy has caused a wave of outrage within the chess community, prompting FIDE to seriously respond to this situation.
'Human life and dignity are the core values shared by all of us. We deeply respect and love chess, which unites our community, and these values must always come first.'
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich emphasized the importance of adhering to ethical standards within the chess environment. He noted that misinformation and negative statements can harm not only reputations but also the mental health of individuals. As a result, the case was referred to the appropriate committee for a comprehensive and objective review.
Summary: The FIDE Ethics Commission will examine Vladimir Kramnik's statement regarding Daniel Narodytsky's death. This decision is a response to the community's deep outrage over the expressed statements. The FIDE President emphasizes the need to adhere to ethical standards in the chess community, which is particularly important at this time.Read also
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