The Ukrainian recommendations, listed in a post on the FSHU Facebook account, urges players to "refrain from handshakes with representatives of Russia and Belarus, regardless of what flag they stand ...

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament was embroiled in controversy when Uzbekistani Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev refused to shake hands with Indian GM Vaishali Rameshbabu before their match. (More Chess ...

Chess legend Susan Polgar has criticized Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev for refusing to shake hands with India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu at the ongoing Tata Steel Chess Tournament, citing “religious ...

A silent handshake between World Champion D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen ignited anticipation for their upcoming clash at the Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb. This follows Gukesh's earlier classical win ...

MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) - Eight of the world's best chess players began competing in an international tournament in Russia on Tuesday, but were told by organisers that handshakes would be optional ...

As Norway Chess moves to Oslo for its 2026 edition, all eyes are on the Indian contingent. From World Champion D Gukesh seeking urgent form before his title defence to Koneru Humpy making a highly ...

The Tata Steel Chess 2025 tournament became the center of an unexpected controversy when Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev refused to shake hands with India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu before their Round ...

(MENAFN) A significant incident unfolded during last month's International Chess Federation’s World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Uzbekistan as Polish chess grandmaster Jan-Krzysztof Duda ...

Nearly a year after an explosive cheating scandal detonated in the chess world, the rival factions have reached an awkward detente that figures to end the saga. Chess.com, the popular platform that ...