It’s no queen’s gambit. A Russian chess player is under investigation after allegedly being caught on camera spraying her opponent’s board with what authorities said was a substance containing mercury ...

A Russian chess player is under investigation for allegedly attempting to poison another player ahead of a match last week. Security video shows the chess player Amina Abakarova smearing what is ...

The world of chess has been rocked after a Russian chess champion allegedly attempted to poison her childhood rival by covering her pieces in deadly mercury. Now facing a possible prison sentence, ...

A Russian chess player has been suspended from participating in all competitions after being accused of trying to poison her opponent's pieces, officials have announced. Amina Abakarova is now under ...

A chess board is seen here in an undated stock photo. automation LONDON -- A Russian chess player has been suspended from participating in all competitions after being accused of trying to poison her ...