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Indian Express
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
FIDE says way Vladimir Kramnik presents his points (on cheating in chess) brings a lot of harm to the community
The international governing body of chess, FIDE, has said that it is 'gravely concerned' about the way former world champion Vladimir Kramnik was choosing to presents his points about cheating in chess even as it announced that it will establish a dedicated task force to evaluate the Russian's allegations. Kramnik recently filed a defamation lawsuit against the online chess platform chess news organisation chessdom and Grandmaster David Navara. Navara had written an open letter on May 23 after cheating insinuations from the Russian. In that letter, Navara wrote how he lost sleep after reading the comments from the former world champion and went into depression and had to take professional help from a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist. Now, FIDE too has told Kramnik that 'he must recognise that it is not just his opinion or questions – it is a very clear narrative, and coming from the former World Champion it could be ruinous for the careers and a very well-being of certain players.' As the world governing body of chess, FIDE takes the issue of fair play – both OTB and online – very seriously, especially considering the current widespread popularity of online platforms and their impact on the growth and development of the game worldwide. In this regard, the methods publicly proposed by GM Vladimir Kramnik deserve careful review and assessment for practical applicability. FIDE will establish a dedicated task force to evaluate these methods and invites GM Kramnik to present the details of his approach and statistical data for an official FIDE evaluation. At the same time, we are gravely concerned that the way Mr. Kramnik presents his points brings a lot of harm to the chess community. Mr. Kramnik must recognize, that it is not just his opinion or questions – it is a very clear narrative, and coming from the former World Champion it could be ruinous for the careers and a very well-being of certain players. The current discourse has significantly affected such a respected member of the chess community as GM David Navara and has now led to a defamation lawsuit being filed by GM Kramnik against GM Navara. We wish to emphasize once again that throughout his chess career, GM Navara has earned an unquestionable reputation as a paragon of a fair play. The chess community is well aware that David is a person of a great sensitivity and integrity, particularly vulnerable to any implication of unfair play. Without entering into legal or stylistic analyses of the statements made, we believe that – above all – mutual respect and empathy among colleagues must take precedence. We are firmly convinced that the lawsuit against GM Navara should be withdrawn as soon as possible in the interest of the entire chess community. We sincerely hope that GM Kramnik will take this morally justified step, which we believe will be welcomed by the broader chess world.
Bloomberg
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
From Hustling on Wall Street to Helping Turn Around the Florida Panthers
We've gone Q&A heavy this week. Normally we like to use this newsletter as a rare chance to pontificate, but sometimes we have to put our hands up and admit other people know a lot more than we do. We chat to the CEO of the Florida Panthers about how they've turned the team around, and what comes next now that college athletes are paid-up professionals. And we take a quick look at the Club World Cup again. Also check out Ira's great piece about how athletes are hooked on I am also addicted (but not much of an athlete anymore), so drop me a message here if you think you can beat me. If you lose — you need to give us a decent tip.
Glasgow Times
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
11-year-old Glasgow girl wins national chess championship
Anika Munshi was crowned the 2025 Scottish Girls Chess Champion following her performance at the competition held in Motherwell last month. She secured the championship with a score of five wins out of six games and the highest tie-break points. Read more: Glasgow Science Centre launches 'extensive' summer programme - here's what's on Anika said: "I'm really proud. "I started playing in 2021 and was pretty far down the leaderboard at first, but I slowly worked my way up. "This was my last chance to win in the primary category, so I was really happy to finish on a high." Anika developed a passion for chess before she could even read, inspired by watching her older brother Aryan - a fellow chess talent who has competed at national and professional levels. She said: "When I was a baby, my parents used to take me in the pram to my brother's tournaments. "By the time I was two and a half, I knew the names of all the pieces. Though her older brother has already established his name in the chess world, Anika credits him as a mentor and motivator in her chess journey, rather than a competitor. She said: "My brother started properly teaching me when I was five." "He set a high standard, but I think I'll catch up to him. 'When I was younger, I used to watch my brother learn chess online through various apps and attend chess clubs. "I'm glad he's there – he was my first teacher, and kind of a stepping stone into this amazing game." She also credited Lenzie Chess Academy and coach Harry Marron for encouraging her growth as a player. Anika's skills were sharpened further during lockdowns, when she played extensively on online platforms like and entering her first graded event at just six years old. Lockdowns gave her extra time to play online, using platforms like and with the prodigy playing her first graded event at just six years old. Reflecting on the wider impact of chess, the Kelvinside Academy pupil said: "It's a strategic game, you have to think logically and plan ahead. "It helps me think through decisions in real life too, like calculating all the possible outcomes before I act. "And it teaches you manners, like shaking hands with your opponent, no matter their age. "There are so many rules: not just for the game, but for how to behave.' The precocious young player is also passionate about promoting girls in chess, a game where only about 11 per cent of players are female, according to the International Chess Federation. Read more: Glasgow restaurant launches chess club with pakora and pint deal Anika said: "I'm really proud to be a girl in chess. "I think more girls should play, but some don't even try because they think it's boring or takes too long. 'But I think girls are actually really good at it – we're focused, we remember things, we can spot patterns quickly. 'If more schools like my school had clubs and activities, and if girls encouraged their friends to join, I think more would give it a go. 'Not only should girls be encouraged to play chess – everyone should. 'It should be part of every school's curriculum. "Everyone deserves a chance to discover something they might be amazing at.'
