# Chess Player Suspended After Allegedly Poisoning Rival During Tournament ♟️

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**Created:** [August 9, 2024, 5:30am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/chess-player-suspended-after-allegedly-poisoning-rival-during-tournament/288615 "2024-08-09T05:30:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 5:30am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/chess-player-suspended-after-allegedly-poisoning-rival-during-tournament/288615/1 "2024-08-09T05:30:34Z")

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1. **Alleged Poisoning Incident**  
A Russian chess player is accused of **poisoning her rival** with mercury during a tournament.

2. **Motivation Behind the Act**  
The accused confessed, citing “personal hostility” and wanting to **scare her opponent** out of the tournament.

3. **Consequences and Aftermath**  
The player faces **jail time** and has been **suspended** from Russian chess events, with a potential **lifetime ban**.

**Read more at:** [Chess.com](https://www.chess.com)