The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Thursday released a statement on social media that it is reviewing comments made by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik regarding the late American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, whose sudden death at 29 has stunned the global chess community.

Kramnik, one of the most renowned defensive players in chess history, had publicly accused Naroditsky over the past year of using a chess engine during online play, allegations made without evidence. Naroditsky had denied the claims but spoke openly about the emotional toll the accusations took on him.

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In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich emphasised

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