Polish International Chess Player Pulls A Dick Move…Refuses To Shake Hands With His Russian Opponent

Despite the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Denis Chismatullin, a supporter of Vladimir Putin’s regime, was allowed to participate in the World Rapid Chess Championship. Ahead of their match, Jan-Krzysztof Duda declined to shake hands with the Russian chess player. The chess community took notice of the Polish Grandmaster’s gesture during the World Championship in Samarkand. Jan-Krzysztof Duda chose not to shake his hand with Denis Chismatullin before their match, making a statement against the Russian player.