Overview

• Yoo received an 18-month worldwide suspension with 12 months stayed, barring him from FIDE-rated events until January 17, 2026 unless his probation terms are violated.
• The Ethics & Disciplinary Commission found Yoo guilty of multiple violations covering harassment, psychological abuse and sexually inappropriate conduct under Articles 6 and 11 of the Ethics Code.
• Li Haoyu was handed a six-month global ban after consecutive tournament losses and dropping over 400 Elo points, with the sandbagging allegations left uncontested due to his lack of response.
• FIDE’s strengthened disciplinary framework leveraged statistical analysis by its Fair Play Commission and expanded harassment provisions to protect personal dignity and competitive integrity.
• Both players have the right to appeal their sanctions to the EDC Appeal Chamber within 21 days of receiving the decisions.