FIDE disqualified 18-year-old chess player who hit a camerawoman after losing

Chess player Christopher Yoo excluded from international competitions for a year

Well-known American chess player Christopher Yoo will be suspended from participating in international tournaments for one year. This decision was made by the appeals chamber of the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission. The reason for this was Christopher's inappropriate behavior during the US Championship when he hit a camerawoman after losing the game.

According to the St. Louis Chess Club, after losing, Yoo tore up the form, ran out of the hall, and had a conflict with the camerawoman. Later, Christopher apologized for his actions, explaining them as emotional stress.

Previously, Christopher had already been temporarily banned from participating in tournaments for 60 days. Now the decision has been extended to one year, until November 2025. The chess player has also been given a five-year probationary period, during which any further violation may lead to additional disciplinary measures.

Ban on playing chess in Afghanistan

Drama continues in the world of chess as the Taliban has decided to ban chess in Afghanistan. The new authorities have closed the local chess federation, declaring chess forbidden. Afghan players invited to the championship have been denied participation in chess events.

At the moment, the situation remains tense, and the chess community faces a new challenge due to the restrictions imposed by the new regime in Afghanistan.