The chess world has been shaken by the sudden death of American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky (29) and the controversy surrounding former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, whose public accusations of cheating have sparked an official FIDE investigation and condemnation from leading players.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has confirmed it is reviewing Kramnik's conduct following his repeated claims that Naroditsky and others engaged in foul play during online matches —a campaign that many argue crossed ethical lines and contributed to a toxic culture within the community.
