Overview
- Viswanathan Anand said he is quite disappointed with Vladimir Kramnik’s behavior and confirmed the matter is being sent to the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission.
- FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich said he urged Kramnik to be less aggressive and asked for a full scientific methodology for his claims, which he says was not provided.
- Garry Kasparov called Kramnik’s accusations absurd, said the campaign affected Daniel Naroditsky, and reported that Kramnik warned he would sue FIDE if action is taken.
- Levon Aronian said Kramnik needs professional help and that private attempts to change his approach have ended.
- The criticism intensified following Naroditsky’s death, and Anand urged a broader conversation about online conduct and not taking unverified claims at face value in a largely unregulated space.