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Top chess body rejects readmitting Russia, Belarus

Russia and Belarus were kicked out of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 2022 over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, effectively excluding them from international competitions.

Russia and Belarus were kicked out of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 2022 over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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BUDAPEST - The top body in chess on Sunday rejected a proposal to readmit Russia and Belarus, but will consider allowing players

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