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Chess federation looking into Vladimir Kramnik's attacks on grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky

The world chess federation (Fide) has said it is examining public attacks former world champion Vladimir Kramnik made against Daniel Naroditsky, following the US grandmaster's death aged 29. Fide CEO Emil Sutovsky told the Reuters news agency it was "looking into" the Russian's previous comments accusing Naroditsky of online cheating.

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Chess body investigating late grandmaster Naroditsky’s rival for bullying

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Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik investigated for bullying following death of grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky

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Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik facing disciplinary action after sudden death of chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky

Mr Naroditsky's supporters claim he had been "bullied relentlessly online" by Mr Kramnik, with some calling for him to be banned from the game.

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Timeline of Daniel Naroditsky's feud with Vladimir Kramnik: OTB games after cheating allegations

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Former world chess champion may face discipline for allegations against Daniel Naroditsky

Petition to ban Vladimir Kramnik, revoke titles gains traction after Daniel Naroditsky’s death, over 15,000 people register signatures

The petitioners are demanding that FIDE remove all of Kramnik’s titles and norms and hand him a ban. The petition, titled “Request FIDE ban Vladimir Kramnik, and revoke his titles/norms, per ethics standards,” is active and gaining momentum on different social media platforms.

The New York Sun

Chess World Asks Whether Online Bullying Led to Death of Chess Grandmaster

Colleagues say the American social media star became despondent after a former Russian champion accused him of using a computer to determine his moves