Nodirbek Yakubbayev apologizes after meeting with Indian chess player (video)

Uzbek chess player Nodirbek Yakubbayev caused a lot of discussion on social networks when he did not shake hands with an Indian chess player before the match. The athlete met with Vaishali, presented her with flowers and chocolates, and personally apologized.

The incident occurred in the 4th round of the Tata Steel Challengers 2025 tournament. Traditionally, chess players start the match by shaking hands. However, the Uzbek chess player did not shake hands with Vaishali.

Nodirbek also apologized on social networks for not shaking her hand due to his religious beliefs and for not being able to tell the athlete about this earlier.

The Indian athlete also said that he took the situation correctly and understood the situation on that day.

For information, Nodirbek Yakubboev (2659), who is participating in the Challenger group, reached a compromise with the white pieces of the Dutchman Benjamin Bock in the 10th round. Yakubboev is in 9th place in the tournament standings, having accumulated 5 points with 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”