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FIDE Files Complaint Against Kramnik for Harassment Claims

11/13/2025

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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) filed a complaint against Vladimir Kramnik with the Ethics & Disciplinary Commission for harassing Daniel Naroditsky and making unproven cheating claims against Naroditsky and David Navara over two years.
Naroditsky died last month, and his livestream described the toll of Kramnik's accusations.
FIDE's complaint includes testimonies from Navara and others close to Naroditsky.
Kramnik has not responded, though he called the investigation insulting and unfair.

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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) filed a complaint against Vladimir Kramnik with the Ethics & Disciplinary Commission for harassing Daniel Naroditsky and making unproven cheating claims against Naroditsky and David Navara over two years.
Naroditsky died last month, and his livestream described the toll of Kramnik's accusations.
FIDE's complaint includes testimonies from Navara and others close to Naroditsky.
Kramnik has not responded, though he called the investigation insulting and unfair.