Chess player suspended for attempting to poison opponent in Russia
Russian Chess Federation Temporarily Bans Player for Attempted Poisoning Incident
The Russian Chess Federation has taken swift action after a shocking incident during a tournament held in Makhachkala. Player Abakarova has been temporarily banned from national competitions after she was accused of attempting to poison her opponent.
Reports from the Russian press reveal that Abakarova’s opponent, Umayganat Osmanova, fell ill and had to be hospitalized during the tournament. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered that Abakarova had poured mercury onto the game board in an effort to harm her opponent.
Abakarova defended her actions by claiming that Osmanova had made unpleasant remarks about her and her family, leading to a personal grudge. She insisted that her actions were not related to chess or the tournament, but rather a spur-of-the-moment decision driven by animosity.
Following the incident, Abakarova was detained and is now facing legal consequences. A lawsuit has been filed against her, seeking a prison sentence for the crime of endangering someone’s health. The ongoing legal process could result in a lifetime ban from chess competitions for Abakarova.
The chess community is shocked by this disturbing turn of events and hopes that justice will be served in this case. Such behavior has no place in the world of chess, where fair play and sportsmanship are valued above all else.
