FIDE will punish Pole Duda for refusing to shake hands if Khismatullin demands it
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has assessed the possibility of punishing Pole Jan-Krzysztof Duda for refusing to shake hands with Russian Denis Khismatullin at the World Rapid Chess Championship. The words of a representative of the organization are quoted by RBC.
FIDE said that a handshake is not considered mandatory for chess players, and refusal to do so does not entail automatic sanctions. “This can only happen if the opponent whose hand was refused to be shaken requests it from the Ethics Commission. In the situation with Duda and Khismatullin, no such statements were made,” the organization clarified.
Earlier, the Russian Chess Federation spoke out about the situation. “It’s a pity that the best chess player in Poland behaves like this,” said Alexander Tkachev, executive director of the Russian Chess Federation.
On January 3, it became known that Khismatullin extended his hand to Duda before the start of the meeting, but he gestured that he would not return the greeting. The match ended in a draw.
Source: Lenta
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