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

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

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