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Chess champ Magnus Carlsen quits NYC tournie over jeans

Fit Checkmate. Chess giant Magnus Carlsen withdrew from two tournaments in New York on Friday after being told by the game's governing body that he could not wear jeans to play. International Chess Federation (FIDE) said Carlsen violated the dress code by wearing denim while competing in the World Rapid Championships. Carlsen refused to change […]

Russian chess champion allegedly caught on video trying to poison rival with mercury

A Russian chess champion has been accused of trying to poison his opponent during a recent tournament, a brazen act that was allegedly caught on video. Amina Abakarova, 40, faces a lifetime ban and possible criminal prosecution. NBC News Reported. “Her actions may have had the saddest consequences.” The incident occurred last Friday at the […]