Russian Chess Player Accused of Poisoning Opponent

Russian chess player Amina Abakarova is under investigation for allegedly attempting to poison her opponent with mercury during a tournament in Dagestan. The incident was captured on surveillance video and has led to Abakarova's suspension from competitions pending a criminal investigation.

Michael Vick's interest in chess

Former NFL player Michael Vick has taken up chess and participated in Chess.com's BlitzChamps tournament with other NFL players. He finds similarities between playing chess and playing quarterback in football.