Russia Accused of Russification: CAS Threatens Chess Federation

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is facing a threat of exclusion from the International Chess Association (ICA) due to accusations of ‘Russification’. The Russian chess federation is being ordered to stop its activities in occupied Ukrainian territories and Crimea. This action is linked to concerns that chess programs were used to promote Russian influence and culture in these regions.

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