As noted earlier today, the Short - Cheparinov game from the Corus Group B tournament was adjudged a forfeit when Cheparinov twice refused to shake Short's hand at the start of the game. Cheparinov was willing to shake hands after the arbiter was brought into the matter, and as that seems to agree with the actual FIDE rule, Cheparinov filed an appeal. The Appeals Committee agreed, deciding the following:
1. We declare that GM Cheparinov must make a public excuse to GM Short in a written form before 11.00 hours January 21st 2008 for his refusal to shake hands. 2. Then the game between Ivan Cheparinov and Nigel Short has to be replayed on Monday January 21st 2008 at 13.30 hours. 3. Both players must shake hands at the start of the game. 4. Any player failing to comply with the present decision forfeits the game.
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