For what reason was Karjakin banned from future Grand Chess Tour events?
For cheating
For public approval of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
For poor conduct in a tournament
For transferring to Russia
Answer
Due to his vocal support and public approval of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Sergey Karjakin faced significant backlash and criticism from the international chess community. Consequently, as a result of his actions, he was banned from participating in future Grand Chess Tour events as a disciplinary measure.
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