Chess World Rocked by Allegations of Poisoning and Sexual Harassment: Players Suspended for Shocking Behavior

The chess world has been rocked by scandal once again, with two players facing serious allegations that have shocked the community. Russian chess player Amina Abakarova has been suspended after allegedly attempting to poison her opponent, Umayganat Osmanova, with mercury at a tournament. The Russian Chess Federation has confirmed the suspension and is awaiting the results of a police investigation before making a final decision on her future in the sport.

In a separate incident, international chess master Andrejs Strebkovs has been banned from all FIDE events for five years after sending used condoms and pornographic photos to multiple female chess players, some of whom were minors, over a period of at least 10 years. The detailed report from FIDE outlined the disturbing behavior and confirmed that DNA from the condoms matched that of Strebkovs.

Despite the evidence against him, Strebkovs has 21 days to appeal the decision and has not been stripped of his ranking or international master title. The International Chess Federation emphasized their commitment to protecting all players and creating a safe space for everyone involved in the game.

These shocking allegations have sent shockwaves through the chess community, raising questions about the integrity and safety of the sport. The chess world will be closely watching as these cases unfold and decisions are made regarding the future of the players involved.