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Chess Grandmaster Banned From Prize Events After Racist Rant

‘NO PLACE’

The ban took place after footage of a conversation between grandmaster Baadur Jobava and a moderator was leaked online.

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

Breaking News Reporter

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AJ McDougall

AJ McDougall

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