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.

"I will follow my principles and not compete in the World Fast Chess and Blitz Championship where in just 5 days I could have won more money than dozens of other tournaments combined." This is all very nasty but the sad part is no one seems to care. Bitter feelings but can't go back. "

—Anna Muzychuk

El islam es una maldición sobre la humanidad 🧡🤓

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Should’ve wear abaya, win the prize, buy #Bitcoin and stop offending other cultures. Go woke, go broke.

Nah, Islam ☪️ deserves to be insulted.

It’s abject slavery.

Wow…sticking to ur principles ain’t easy…but I’m pretty sure in 70 years she won’t look back and say “boy I wish I’d have caved for a few extra bucks”

I admire her for it🌅

It’s not about winning or losing, it’s about sending a message!

Nothing but the utmost respect for the position she has taken. Absolutely brilliant.