We just wanted to play chess': Russia blocks access to Chess.com

The popular chess platform was blocked by Russia after condemning the war in Ukraine, and players are unhappy.

Recently got back into chess and noticed that chess.com removed the Russian flag. I don't really like Russia or Russians but this is kindergarten level pettiness, in my opinion. : r/chess

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