Church of JeffMar 14, 2024
Chess Grandmaster Anna Muzychuk refuses to play in Saudi Arabia and says: "In a few days, I will lose two world titles, back to back." Because I decided not to go to Saudi Arabia. I refuse to play by special rules, to wear abaya, to be accompanied by a man so I can leave the hotel, so I don't feel like a second class person.
#saudiarabia #equalrights
Show threadEmil Jacobs - Collectifission

@jeffowski "Muzychuk drew widespread media attention at the end of 2017 for boycotting the World Rapid and Blitz Championships over FIDE's decision to hold the events in Saudi Arabia because of the country's discriminatory policies against women."

It's funny how a meme can go around the internet for years and years. She has been losing her title "in a few days" since 2017.

Mar 15, 2024 at 8:22amWeb