The Council of World Chess (FIDE) has decided not to allow #Russian players to participate in the 2026 World Chess Olympiad, Executive Director of the Russian Chess Federation (RCF) Alexander Tkachyov told TASS.“Our national teams will not be playing at the World Chess Olympiad. At the suggestion of FIDE Interim President [Viswanathan] Anand this decision was endorsed by the Council,” Tkachyov stated. “Fortunately