The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has disqualified Russian grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik for 2 years, with 1 year suspended.
According to FIDE, Kramnik accused David Navara and the late Daniel Naroditsky of cheating on social media.
FIDE stated that public accusations without sufficient evidence harm players' reputations and violate ethical standards.
Kramnik disagrees with the decision and plans to appeal, claiming FIDE committed procedural violations.
The 51-year-old Kramnik was world champion from 2000 to 2007.
