Russian chess players’ permission to play under the FIDE flag has been extended until 2025
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has extended permission for Russian and Belarusian chess players to compete under the organization’s flag. This is reported on the FIDE website.
Athletes will be able to play under the FIDE flag until January 1, 2025. The permission applies to those who are already performing in a neutral status.
Russian and Belarusian chess players were allowed to compete in competitions under a neutral flag until January 1, 2024. It was expected that after this period they would be given back the right to fly under the flag of their country unless another decision was made.
In February, FIDE allowed Russian players to change their sports citizenship under an accelerated program. It was reported that Russians will be able to represent another European country in all official FIDE individual tournaments from the day after submitting their application. The decision is related to the transition of the Russian Chess Federation to the Asian Chess Federation.
Source: Lenta
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