Outlook - A top Iranian chess umpire and her impossible decision

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A top Iranian chess umpire and her impossible decisionA top Iranian chess umpire and her impossible decision

Released On: 17 Jun 2021

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Shohreh Bayat was one of Asia鈥檚 top chess umpires until she was faced with an ultimatum

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