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- The Israeli men's and women's chess teams forfeited their sixth-round matches at the FIDE Chess Olympiad after their opponents refused to reschedule for Yom Kippur.
- Organizers confirmed the Israel teams did not appear for their scheduled matches on Monday.
- The Dutch and Bulgarian teams were awarded 4-0 victories as a result of the forfeits.
- Teams maintain the right to reject adjustments to standard competition schedules.
What to watch next
- Potential future scheduling conflicts for Israeli teams at international events.
- Tournament policy reviews regarding religious observance accommodations.
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