Israeli players, incl. intl. masters, withdraw from Spanish chess tournament over Israel flag ban
Organizers previously informed Israeli participants that they would be disqualified or expelled if they attempted to play under the Israeli flag.
Chess players from Russia and Israel play at the 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 21, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/Raghed Waked)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF