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In world first, Russian chess player poisons rival’s board with mercury

arstechnica.com In world first, Russian chess player poisons rival’s board with mercury

At least it wasn't novichok.

In world first, Russian chess player poisons rival’s board with mercury

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What a bizarre way to try to murder someone. And over a chess game? I know Russians take their chess seriously, but this is insane.
- wait till you hear about their approach to roulette!
- Oh boy, just wait until you read up on Russian politics/polonium toxicity!

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