The World Chess Federation (FIDE) released a statement on Monday ahead of the King Salman World Blitz and Rapid Championships clarifying that entry visas were issued to Qatari and Iranian players.
The statement came amidst false rumors and accusations that players from both countries were denied entry visas into Saudi Arabia because of political differences.
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Russian chess master Sergei Karyakin squares off against reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen from Norway on Friday in an East-West clash that has sparked memories of classic Cold War encounters.
The 600,000-euro ($668,000) match in New York will be the youngest ever by cumulative age for the biggest crown in chess, with Carlsen, 25, favourite to beat challenger Karyakin, 26.Read more