The Chess Federation of Russia has been suspended from the International Chess Federation following its failure to halt chess events in occupied Ukrainian territories. The sanction took effect immediately after a June 9 deadline expired.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport had ordered the federation to stop activities in Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia within 90 days. FIDE confirmed on June 10 that no compliance had occurred and imposed a three-year suspension.
FIDE stated that the requirements of the CAS award were not fulfilled within the prescribed timeframe. Russian officials indicated they would review the decision and might challenge it, while noting their obligations under Russian law.
Youth players from Russia may still compete under the national flag. Adult players and potentially national teams can participate under a neutral FIDE flag, including at the Chess Olympiad later this year.
A separate CAS hearing on related restrictions is scheduled for June 18. The suspension will remain in place until the federation meets the original conditions.