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- The Israel Chess Federation expected FIDE to adjust the schedule for its Chess Olympiad matches to avoid conflicts with Yom Kippur.
- Israel ultimately forfeited its Round 6 games after opponents from the Netherlands and Bulgaria refused to reschedule.
- Zvika Barkai highlighted the support provided by Singapore and Colombia in making necessary scheduling adjustments.
- The federation warned that the missed matches will negatively impact the national team's overall rankings.
What to watch next
- Potential impact on Israel's final ranking in the Chess Olympiad
- Future responses from FIDE regarding scheduling commitments
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Zvika Barkai
Israel Chess Federation chief
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“accused FIDE of failing to honour a prior agreement over scheduling Israel’s Chess Olympiad matches around Yom Kippur”
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…Israel Chess Federation chief Zvika Barkai has accused FIDE of failing to honour a prior agreement over scheduling Israel’s Chess Olympiad matches around Yom Kippur . Both Israeli teams forfeited their Round 6 games after the Netherlands and Bulgaria declined schedule changes. Barkai praised Singapore and Colombia for accommodating Israel, criticised FIDE’s handling, and warned the…
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Named Israel · Singapore · Colombia · Netherlands · Bulgaria · FIDE · Israel Chess Federation · Zvika Barkai
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