How Chess Gave Stateless Grandmasters a Neutral Flag to Compete Under

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Writer Aarav Dengla examines the stories of chess players who have been caught between their sport and the political realities of their home countries. Historical cases such as Viktor Korchnoi's defection from the Soviet Union are explored alongside modern examples like Alireza Firouzja's departure from Iran. Ian Nepomniachtchi's decision to compete under the FIDE flag after opposing Russia's war in Ukraine is also highlighted. In each case, FIDE provided a neutral platform that allowed players to continue competing when representing their nations was no longer viable. Dengla argues that playing under a stateless banner preserved these athletes' freedom without erasing their personal identities.

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