Kramnik isn’t in the latest headlines—the news links about Naroditsky and cheating allegations are unrelated. Vladimir Kramnik: Russian chess grandmaster, Classical World Champion 2000–06, 14th undisputed champ.
Kramnik has accused Naroditsky of cheating and continues to press suspicions on social media. Naroditsky has denied the allegations and was found dead in North Carolina, with a toxicology report citing an abnormal heartbeat from an accidental overdose. The federation says allegations must be supported by evidence and processed through proper procedures.