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Russia Out of 2026 Chess Olympiad | India News
Russia’s chess teams are officially banned from the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, marking the third major event they’ve missed since their suspension over the Ukraine invasion. FIDE denied their request to compete under a neutral flag, leaving the global chess community without its historic powerhouse. Russian officials lament the loss, calling tournaments without them “not the same,” while FIDE’s stance signals a firm, ongoing reckoning with geopolitical fallout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai…
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