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To add to this, it seems like chess players semi-frequently change what flag they play under, and can play under no flag at all. Alireza Firouzja (world #2) fo
by gpm 5y ago
To add to this, it seems like chess players semi-frequently change what flag they play under, and can play under no flag at all.
Alireza Firouzja (world #2) for instance originally played under the Iranian flag, played under no flag for a year and a half, and now plays under the French flag.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alireza_Firouzja https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alireza_Firouzja
- orwin 5y agoFirouzja is now French. He did the right thing. Alexander Grishuk should be able too, i'm pretty sure the Ukrainian government would be thrilled to give him a passport, even for free and without the usual administrative red tape.