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The chess champion boycotting Saudi Arabia
You may not have heard of Anna Muzychuk until now....
The Ukrainian is a double world chess champion, she is the grand master of the sport and knows how to make the right moves, BUT...
...the two time world champion has lost her titles as she refuses to compete at the world championships in Saudi Arabia.
Anna's sister Mariya, also a former chess champion, will miss the event as well.
Anna tells Sportshour why she did not travel to Saudi Arabia to defend her titles.
Photo: Anna Muzychuk (Getty Images)
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