WATCH: Russian chess player accused of poisoning rival with mercury

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A Russian chess player is currently under investigation following allegations that she was caught on camera spraying a substance containing mercury on her opponent Umaiganat Osmanova's chessboard in an apparent attempt to poison her before a match last week.

Amina Abakarova faces a lifetime ban from chess and potential criminal charges.

Reports indicate that Osmanova began feeling unwell shortly after the incident, experiencing nausea and dizziness.

Security camera footage of the event prompted a police investigation into Abakarova's actions.

Republic of Dagestan Sports Minister Sazhid Sazhidov has confirmed that no other individuals were harmed in the incident.

"The comments on social media, it's like 'how to tell us you're Russian without saying you're Russian.'"

- Barbara Friedman

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