Russian chess player allegedly tried to poison opponent by smearing pieces with mercury
Amina Abakarova faces a possible lifetime ban and potential criminal proceedings, Russian authorities said, after the incident during a tournament last week.
@Beanc something doesn't add up. Tiny bit of mercury won't have anyone falling ill that day. Weird story.
@b4cks4w 🤷♀️ cumulative or not, it seemed to have some immediate effects?