@tferrer hay una frase descolgada del artículo, sobre lo de iraníes e israelís, explicada aquí:

https://www.chess.com/news/view/iranian-chess-federation-fined-25-000-euro-israel-boycott

As in other sports, Iranian players have rarely faced an Israeli opponent, as their government does not recognize Israel as a legitimate state. Iranian athletes usually forfeit their game if paired against an Israeli opponent.