Article 3BSNZ Citing women's rights, chess champ skips title defense in Saudi Arabia

Citing women's rights, chess champ skips title defense in Saudi Arabia

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Story ImageTwo-time world chess champion Anna Muzychuk says she is boycotting the next world championship tournament because it's being held in Saudi Arabia, where women's rights are severely restricted. The Ukrainian is giving up her chance to win record prize money and the chance to defend her title because she doesn't want to feel like a "secondary creature."
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