MOSCOW, March 9 Russian chess player Evgeny Romanov changed sports citizenship to Norwegian, reports VG. «This transition has been going on for some time. Although I represented Russia, I had nothing to do with Russian chess. So now, when people representing Russia have so many problems to play in tournaments and work as coaches, it's «The move is a continuation of my career. As for the situation in Ukraine? I am very reserved about the ongoing military conflict,» Romanov said. I have many friends and students in Norway, and it is a great honor for me to represent this country,” added the chess player. Romanov is 33 years old. He received the title of grandmaster in 2007. At the moment, he occupies 2567th place in the ranking of the International Chess Federation.
