Kramnik Suspended Over Cheating Accusations | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Chess legend Vladimir Kramnik faces a one-year suspension from the international chess federation after publicly accusing top players—including Daniel Naroditsky—of cheating, despite lacking evidence. The federation ruled his actions constituted cyberbullying and violated their code of conduct. Naroditsky, who died tragically at 29, had denied the claims, and his absence adds emotional weight to the case. Kramnik vows to appeal, calling the ruling unlawful and blaming a “cynical campaign” for his suspension. The federation emphasized that accusations must be handled through official channels…