Kenyan chess player pretended to be a woman and was disqualified
The Kenyan chess player, whose name was classified, pretended to be a woman and got caught. Chess.com reports.
According to the source, the athlete wanted to pull off a scam in order to win the tournament and receive prize money. The fraudster pretended to be a Muslim woman and put on a niqab covering his face with a narrow slit for the eyes. During the games and after them, he did not talk to anyone, but answered questions in writing.
It is noted that the chess player gave out men’s shoes and gait. He was asked to present an identity document. After that, the swindler confessed to the deception and stated that he needed money. As a result, the man was disqualified. He is awaiting disciplinary action.
The prize pool for the women’s tournament in Kenya was $3,815. The chess player managed to defeat the former Kenyan champion Gloria Jumba and the best Ugandan chess player Ampira Shakira.
Source: Lenta
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