The 23-year-old Uzbekistani Grandmaster later addressed the incident on "X," explaining that his refusal to shake hands with ...

Once the short video went viral, Yakubboev posted a lengthy response on 'X' saying, he had all the respect for Vaishali and ...

Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev’s refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali stirred up a controversy at the Tata Steel ...

Nodirbek Yakubboev issued an apology to Vaishali Praggnanandhaa for ignoring her handshake, but explained that it was due to his religion.

The 8th round battle at Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025 between Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and world champion D Gukesh ended ...

Norway Chess have announced their final lineup for the 2025 men's tournament. The world's top five are set to compete in the ...