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Dagestan Chess Tournament: Amina Abakarova Accused of Mercury Poisoning

Aug 7, 2024, 09:59 AM

A chess tournament in Dagestan, Russia, was marred by an alleged poisoning incident involving mercury. The incident occurred on August 2 at the Chess House in Makhachkala. Surveillance footage reportedly shows a female player, Amina Abakarova, pouring mercury under her opponent's board before the match. The opponent later felt unwell and was hospitalized. The Chess Federation of Russia has issued a statement regarding the incident, which has drawn significant attention due to the serious nature of the accusation. The two players involved reportedly had a long-standing conflict.