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"I Don't Touch Other Women": Uzbek GM Refuses Handshake With India's Vaishali, Triggers Row

Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev's refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali stirred up a controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament before the Uzbek apologised, saying that he meant no disrespect and didn't respond to the gesture because of "religious reasons". In a video shared by ChessBase India on social media, Vaishali can be seen extending her hand before the start of a fourth-round contest against Yakubboev, who sat down without responding to it, leaving the Indian visibly awkward.

Tata Steel Masters: R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh

Continuing his fine form in the Tata Steel Masters, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a solid draw with world champion D Gukesh in the eighth round in Wijk Aan Zee. Playing the white side of a Berlin defense, Praggnanandhaa had a slightly favourable position optically but Gukesh was always on the guard. It was in the early middle game that Gukesh sacrificed a pawn to get his counterplay rolling, and even though Praggnanandhaa tried to make use of it, the game was always closer to a draw.

R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh In Tata Steel Chess Tournament

Grandmaster R Praggnanadhaa played out a solid draw with World champion D Gukesh in the eighth round of the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. Playing the white side of a Berlin defense, Praggnanadhaa had slightly favourable position optically but Gukesh was always on guard to defend. It was in the early middle game that Gukesh sacrificed a pawn to get his counterplay rolling and even though Praggnanadhaa tried to make use of it, the game was always closer to a draw.

R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh In Tata Steel Chess Tournament

Grandmaster R Praggnanadhaa played out a solid draw with World champion D Gukesh in the eighth round of the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. Playing the white side of a Berlin defense, Praggnanadhaa had slightly favourable position optically but Gukesh was always on guard to defend. It was in the early middle game that Gukesh sacrificed a pawn to get his counterplay rolling and even though Praggnanadhaa tried to make use of it, the game was always closer to a draw.

Manuel Akanji backs Abdukodir Khusanov to shine for City after testing debut

Manuel Akanji rallied round team-mate Abdukodir Khusanov after a torrid start to his Manchester City career.

Manuel Akanji rallies round Abdukodir Khusanov after tough Man City debut

Manuel Akanji rallied round team-mate Abdukodir Khusanov after a torrid start to his Manchester City career.

"Spectacular Failure": D Gukesh's Strategy vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov Slammed By Magnus Carlsen

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen slammed world champion D Gukesh's strategy during the Indian Grandmaster's match against Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the sixth round of the Tata Steel chess tournament at Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands. D Gukesh played out a draw with overnight joint leader Abdusattorov. With only decisive game in the 14-player round-robin tournament at the De Morian on Saturday, Abdusattorov and R Praggnanandhaa continued to share the lead on 4.5 points out of a possible six and Gukesh is right on the toes of the leaders with four points.

Pep Guardiola hails 'amazing' Manchester City after comeback against Chelsea

Pep Guardiola called Manchester City's reaction to an early error from debutant Abdukodir Khusanov "amazing" as they recovered to beat Chelsea 3-1.

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"I Don't Touch Other Women": Uzbek GM Refuses Handshake With India's Vaishali, Triggers Row

Tata Steel Masters: R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh

R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh In Tata Steel Chess Tournament

R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh In Tata Steel Chess Tournament

Manuel Akanji backs Abdukodir Khusanov to shine for City after testing debut

Manuel Akanji rallies round Abdukodir Khusanov after tough Man City debut

"Spectacular Failure": D Gukesh's Strategy vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov Slammed By Magnus Carlsen

Pep Guardiola hails 'amazing' Manchester City after comeback against Chelsea