@zealandzen said [^](/forum/redirect/post/SqM1NrWq)
> > I had seen on social media that Karjakin recently updated his status as being in live ratings again, but I'm not sure if that means he is returning to professional competition.
> >
> > https://x.com/i/status/2027679851222536214
>
> FIDE apologized for the mistake and removed Karjakin from the live ratings.
Are you being serious?
@morphyms1817 said [^](/forum/redirect/post/eY5MWYAF)
> > > I had seen on social media that Karjakin recently updated his status as being in live ratings again, but I'm not sure if that means he is returning to professional competition.
> > >
> > > https://x.com/i/status/2027679851222536214
> >
> > FIDE apologized for the mistake and removed Karjakin from the live ratings.
>
> Are you being serious?
https://worldchess.com/news/fide-briefly-reinstates-karjakin-back-into-the-worlds-top-10-then-boots-out-again
That is bizarre.
Calling it *Russian Chess Crown match* might be one of the more bizarre parts of the story...
I think Hikaru, Fabiano, and Anish will be extra motivated in this Candidates as they are all over 30 years old and may not get many chances to compete for the world championship again. definitely supporting one of the "veterans"!