Vladimir Kramnik commented on the decision on disciplinary proceedings against him from FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC). Kramnik believes that EDC violated major articles of the FIDE Regulations, and states that the decision will be overturned.

Vladimir Kramnik

Vladimir Kramnik

14th World Champion

“Official Statement regarding EDC decision from 3 July 2026.

I have just reviewed the text of the Ethics Commission’s decision in case 12/2025.

I had already prepared in advance the text of my appeal, which I intend to file in the coming days. I will supplement it with new points regarding numerous procedural and other violations that I learned about from today’s document.

Without going into details, the number of gross violations of major articles of the FIDE Regulations committed by the Ethics Commission in this case runs into the dozens.

I am absolutely confident that this unlawful verdict will ultimately be overturned, and I intend to pursue all necessary instances to the very end in order to restore justice and, in particular, my reputation.

Blatant and undisguised lawlessness must be — and will be — punished.”

EDC has issued its decision on disciplinary proceedings against Vladimir Kramnik on July 3rd. 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.

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