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CAS Orders Russia to Halt Chess Events in Occupied Ukraine

3/28/2026

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CAS ordered Russia's chess federation to stop events in occupied Ukrainian territories within 90 days or face a three-year suspension.
CAS found Russia violated FIDE rules by staging chess activities in Crimea and Donetsk.
This ruling escalates long-standing conflict started by the Ukrainian Chess Federation.
The ruling requires compliance and repayment of a previously imposed fine.
CAS encouraged talks to let affected players compete without compromising sovereignty amid the invasion.

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CAS ordered Russia's chess federation to stop events in occupied Ukrainian territories within 90 days or face a three-year suspension.
CAS found Russia violated FIDE rules by staging chess activities in Crimea and Donetsk.
This ruling escalates long-standing conflict started by the Ukrainian Chess Federation.
The ruling requires compliance and repayment of a previously imposed fine.
CAS encouraged talks to let affected players compete without compromising sovereignty amid the invasion.