The International Chess Federation
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, paving the way for Russian athletes to compete again under IOC oversight. Several sports federations have begun readmitting Russian and Belarusian competitors, often allowing faction flags and uniforms, while Ukraine challenges the move at CAS.
FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his duties after being placed on the EU sanctions list for supporting the annexation of Crimea. Viswanathan Anand will take interim charge as Russia-backed influence faces sanctions containment in chess’ governing body.