Uzbek chess player explains handshake snub with R Vaishali, apologises in lengthy post

Grandmaster Yakubboev Nordirbek said he refused to shake hands with R Vaishali earlier in January at a Tata Steel Chess tournament due to religious reasons. The 23-year-old created a stir with his gesture as video clip went viral.

Jan 27, 2025 - 15:30
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Uzbek chess player explains handshake snub with R Vaishali, apologises in lengthy post
Grandmaster Yakubboev Nordirbek said he refused to shake hands with R Vaishali earlier in January at a Tata Steel Chess tournament due to religious reasons. The 23-year-old created a stir with his gesture as video clip went viral.

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