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FIDE Suspends Kramnik; He Appeals Amid Naroditsky Tragedy.

7/4/2026

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International Chess Federation (FIDE) suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year after his unsubstantiated cheating accusations.
Vladimir Kramnik announced he will appeal the suspension and pursue all avenues to clear his name.
Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died in October from an accidental overdose that caused an abnormal heartbeat.
Vladimir Kramnik called Daniel Naroditsky’s death a tragedy and rejected claims of any connection.

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International Chess Federation (FIDE) suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year after his unsubstantiated cheating accusations.
Vladimir Kramnik announced he will appeal the suspension and pursue all avenues to clear his name.
Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died in October from an accidental overdose that caused an abnormal heartbeat.
Vladimir Kramnik called Daniel Naroditsky’s death a tragedy and rejected claims of any connection.