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Episode 16: Why I’m Done Covering Vladimir Kramnik


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I take one final look at Vladimir Kramnik’s two official statements following the tragic death of Daniel Naroditsky. I analyze his key claims, legal threats, and the ethical questions surrounding his actions, while examining FIDE’s response and their repeated failures in managing public crises within chess. I also draw parallels between Kramnik’s current controversy and Hans Niemann’s case, revealing how both highlight systemic issues in FIDE’s governance. This will be my final video on Kramnik until the results of FIDE’s official investigation are released.

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