The FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC) has issued its decision on disciplinary proceedings against Vladimir Kramnik. The decision was made on July 3rd and can be appealed within three weeks.

EDC found Kramnik responsible for multiple violations of the FIDE Code of Ethics and the Disciplinary Code. Kramnik was found guilty of bullying and cyberbullying, violation of the right to dignity and respectful treatment, psychological abuse, false or unjustified public accusations, and other offences.

EDC verdict:

  • 2-year worldwide ban of Kramnik from participation in any FIDE competitions
  • Ban on being involved in any chess-related activity as an arbiter, organizer, coach, trainer, or representative of a chess federation
  • The last 12 months of the ban suspended for a probationary period of 3 years on condition that Kramnik does not commit another breach of the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Code within the probationary period
  • 12 months of unpaid social work for the benefit of the chess community

In November 2025, the FIDE Management Board and the FIDE Fair Play Commission filed a complaint against Vladimir Kramnik with the EDC. The subject of the complaint was a series of public statements and social media posts made by Kramnik about Daniel Naroditsky, David Navara, and other players. Disciplinary proceedings began on the day the complaint was filed and lasted 7 months and 22 days.

Credit: Mark Livshitz / FIDE