FIDE head Dvorkovich made a statement about sanctions against Carlsen

MOSCOW, July 20, Sergey Fuks. The current world champion Norwegian Magnus Carlsen is not may be subject to sanctions for refusing to play for the world chess crown with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich said. On Wednesday, Carlsen said he would not play in the match for the world chess crown with Nepomniachtchi. The world champion announced his decision on International Chess Day. The 31-year-old chess player did not rule out that someday he would compete for the world title. Carlsen also noted that he will continue to play in other tournaments. «(Carlsen's decision) was taken with respect. There are no sanctions and cannot be, since no rules were violated,» Dvorkovich said. According to the regulations, if the Norwegian refuses to participate in the match For the world chess crown, Nepomniachtchi will play for the title with the Chinese Ding Liren, who took second place in the Candidates Tournament.