The International Chess Federation has temporarily suspended membership of the Chess Federation of Russia. However, this will not affect Russian chess players participating in tournaments, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Russia was temporarily suspended because the federation had contacts with persons under sanctions, organized chess tournaments in the occupied territories of Ukraine, and did not observe political neutrality. According to the decision of the FIDE Commission, the membership of the Chess Federation of Russia will last for 2 years but may be reviewed if th…