Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women's rights

Re:Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women... by gumby on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @11:37AM (#16015785)

> Also, where is the solidarity form champions like Magnus Carlsen?

Really!!

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Re:Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women... by reacharavindh on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @11:42AM (#16015831)

This is a great moment to show solidarity in the face to stupid and backward policies. I sincerely hope the great minds choose to boycott this tournament and support a meaningful cause.

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Re:Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women... by reitanqild on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @01:50PM (#16016944)

Boycotting this tournament should be a no-brainer.

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Re:Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women... by gumby on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @01:40PM (#16016859)

Yes indeed! It seems the people down voting my comment don’t agree.

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Re:Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women... by scott_karana on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @06:48PM (#16019123)

I read your post as objecting, not agreeing. Perhaps others have the same confusion.

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Re:Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women... by gumby on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @07:27PM (#16019331)

Thanks. May be a cultural thing.

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