Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Petition to Ban Kramnik Surpasses 20,000 Signatures
People are upset with chess Grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik after another Grandmaster, Daniel Naroditsky, passed away.
Kramnik had accused Naroditsky of cheating, and some believe this contributed to Naroditsky's death.
A petition on Change.org calls for Kramnik to be banned and his titles revoked.
It quickly gained over 20,000 signatures.
FIDE, the governing chess body, is investigating Kramnik's actions and has referred the matter to their ethics committee.
A petition on Change.org calls for Vladimir Kramnik's ban following Daniel Naroditsky's death.
Kramnik accused Naroditsky of cheating.
The petition has gained over 20,000 signatures.
FIDE is planning to discipline Kramnik.
The petition also demands a street be renamed after Naroditsky.
- Who
- Petition signers, FIDE
- What
- Petition to ban Kramnik, FIDE investigation
- When
- Since Naroditsky's death
- Where
- Online platform Change.org
- Why
- Following Daniel Naroditsky's death, due to Kramnik's accusations
Petition Supporters
Vladimir Kramnik
Kramnik's Actions
Petition Supporters
Kramnik's accusations were inappropriate and potentially harmful, contributing to Naroditsky's distress.
Vladimir Kramnik
Kramnik maintains his innocence and denies any wrongdoing.
Consequences
Petition Supporters
Kramnik should be banned and his titles revoked.
Vladimir Kramnik
Kramnik's family has been threatened, and he is considering a lawsuit.
- Petition Platform
- Change.org
- Signatures
- Over 20,000
- Target
- Vladimir Kramnik
- Related to
- Daniel Naroditsky's death
- FIDE Action
- Referral to ethics and disciplinary committee
