Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik is facing disciplinary proceedings over public attacks on US grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) says.

Naroditsky died suddenly at the age of 29 this week, sparking grief, outrage and calls for action.

Last year the popular streamer and commentator – whose cause of death has not been made public – was accused by Kramnik of cheating online last year.

"I, along with the FIDE Management Board, will formally refer all relevant public statements made by GM Vladimir Kramnik – both before and after the tragic death of GM Daniel Naroditsky – to the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission for independent consideration," FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement .

Naroditsky denied any wrongdoing and appeare

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