The Chess Olympiad's Unlikely Power Play: A Reflection on Russia's Paradoxical Ban The 46th Chess Olympiad, scheduled to take place in Samarkand from September 15 27, promises to be a high stakes showdown between top chess players.
However, the tournament has been marred by controversy, with the Russian Chess Federation facing an unprecedented ban from participating.
This decision was handed down by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a complaint from Ukraine's federation regarding tournaments staged in occupied territory.