The Chess Federation of Russia (CFR) has announced the suspension of Dagestani chess player Amina Abakarova from all competitions following allegations that she spilled mercury near her opponent’s board during a tournament in Makhachkala. In a statement published on August 7, CFR President Andrey Filatov stated that Abakarova would remain suspended until law enforcement concluded its investigation, with potential penalties including a lifetime disqualification. The incident took place at the Dagestan Chess Championship on August 2. In surveillance footage shared online, 40-year-old Abakarova c…