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Vladimir Kramnik Faces Investigation After Grandmaster's Death

11/11/2025

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Vladimir Kramnik, former world chess champion, is under investigation for bullying and harassment after American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky's death, who died unexpectedly at 29.
Kramnik had accused Naroditsky of cheating.
Naroditsky denied the accusation, citing the mental toll.
FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich said Kramnik's claims were reckless and that sanctions against him will be decided by the ethics commission.
Carlsen and Nakamura condemned Kramnik's behavior.

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Vladimir Kramnik, former world chess champion, is under investigation for bullying and harassment after American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky's death, who died unexpectedly at 29.
Kramnik had accused Naroditsky of cheating.
Naroditsky denied the accusation, citing the mental toll.
FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich said Kramnik's claims were reckless and that sanctions against him will be decided by the ethics commission.
Carlsen and Nakamura condemned Kramnik's behavior.