Mercury Poisoning Attempt Leads to Disqualification of Russian Chess Player

Russian chess player Amina Abakarova has been disqualified for attempting to poison her opponent during the Dagestan championship, according to Sazhid Sazhidov, the Minister of Sports of the Republic.

Official reports indicate that Abakarova contaminated the chess table with mercury before her match against Umayganat Osmanova. During the game, the European champion began to feel unwell, prompting the intervention of medical personnel....