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‘Expect criticism’: Susan Polgar slams Nodirbek Yakubboev for refusing handshake with India GM R Vaishali | Chess News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Hungarian-American chess grandmaster Susan Polgar criticized Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev after he refused to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali during the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament in the Netherlands.Yakubboev cited “religious reasons” for his decision, but Polgar challenged his stance by sharing a photo on social media showing him shaking hands with…

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Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev declines hand-shake with Indian GM R Vaishali due to religious reasons; apologises later | Chess News – The Times of India

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Image credit: Tata Steel Chess Tournament NEW DELHI: Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev‘s decision not to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali sparked controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. The Uzbek player later issued an apology, clarifying that his action was due to “religious reasons” and was not meant to disrespect her.In a video shared…

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