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Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-israel-chess/chess-federation-says-israel-excluded-from-saudi-hosted-match-idUSKBN1EI0CE

Israel Excluded from Saudi-Hosted Match, Chess Federation Says

(Reuters) Seven Israeli players have been denied visas to participate in a speed chess championship hosted by Saudi Arabia on Dec. 26-30, Israel Gelfer, vice president of the Athens-based World Chess Federation (FIDE), said on Sunday. Israel Chess Federation Spokesman Lior Aizenberg said, "The event is not a world championship if they prevent chess players from several countries from taking part." Aizenberg said FIDE should ensure Israeli players could compete in international events.

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