FIDE Olympiad Won't Take Place In Russia; Ukrainian Federation Asks For Russian Ban

The 2022 Chess Olympiad, scheduled for July 26-August 9, won't take place in Russia. This was announced by FIDE following Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Note that you can find 's stance on this topic here. This year's Olympiad was supposed to take place in Moscow, alongside the competition

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