Polish chess grandmaster refuses handshake with Russian opponent (VIDEO)
Russian chess player Denis Khismatullin didn’t file a complaint after a Polish rival refused traditional pre-match handshake with him Read Full Article at RT.com
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Russia’s Denis Khismatullin opted not to file a complaint over the incident at the World Rapid Chess Championships
Polish chess grandmaster Jan-Krzysztof Duda refused to shake the hand of his Russian opponent Denis Khismatullin during last month's International Chess Federation’s World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, footage from the event shows. Khistamullin has not filed a formal complaint about the snub.
The high-profile tournament took place in Uzbekistan at the end of December although the incident only made headlines on Tuesday after a video of it surfaced online.
In the footage, Khismatullin extends his hand towards Duda, an obligatory ritual before the start of a match, and the Pole is seen refusing the gesture.
Their game ended in a draw. According to World Chess Federation (FIDE) rules, the handshake between opponents is a mark of mutual of respect ahead of every game. Duda could have been disqualified if Khismatullin had filed a complaint, but the Russian opted not to do so, newspaper Sport-Express newspaper reported.
