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Israeli chess players have been excluded from the World Chess Championship scheduled to take place in Malaysia in November, the players announced, calling the exclusion a violation of international chess governing body FIDE guidelines. At least one player reports being omitted from the tournament despite registering with a foreign passport.

The Israeli competitors are calling for Malaysia to be stripped of hosting the prestigious tournament, arguing that the exclusion violates FIDE’s stated principles regarding non-discrimination and open participation. The incident reflects broader tensions over Israeli participation in international sporting and cultural events in certain regions.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post