Explained: Why did FIDE ban GM Karjakin over comments on Ukraine war

Sergey Karjakin has been using his social media accounts to voice pro-Putin and pro-war sentiments on the military conflict in Ukraine.

Chess federation bans Russian over vocal support for Putin – DW – 03/22/2022

A Year Of War For Ukrainian Chess Players

FIDE can't be neutral when somebody (Russia) is invading a sovereign country: Nigel Short

Sergey Karjakin Banned From Chess After Supporting Ukraine Invasion

A Year Of War For Ukrainian Chess Players

A Year Of War For Ukrainian Chess Players

Russian chess champ Sergey Karjakin banned over Ukraine invasion support - The Washington Post

Chess federation bans Russian over vocal support for Putin – DW – 03/22/2022

Russia and Belarus banned from holding world chess events, Karjakin to face ethics case