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The Swiss-Russian dual national and 2008 world champion, who turned her back on her native country after the outbreak of war in Ukraine, was originally planned to compete under the banner of the Swiss Chess Federation (SSB) from January 1. , 2024.
However, after World Chess Federation FIDE waived the $10,000 fee for an immediate change of federation without a two-year waiting period for Russian players, the transfer was now completed with immediate effect.
According to Peter Erismann, responsible for top sport in the main board of the SSB, she will join the Swiss women’s team after a previous marriage to the Swiss Alexandra Kosteniuk. “However, we retain the flexibility to also use them in the men’s national team if there is a need for it.”
With a rating of 2536 ELO, Kosteniuk would be number 4 in the Swiss men’s ranking behind GM Vadim Milov (2596), GM Nico Georgiadis (2566) and GM Robert Fontaine (2552). (SDA/mo)
Source : Blick
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