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IMAGE: Priyanka Nutakki was found to have a pair of ear buds — a banned item in chess tournaments — in her jacket during a routine check at the World Junior Chess Championship in Italy. Photograph: 2020 Gibraltar International Chess Festival\/FIDE<\/span><\/p>\n India’s woman Grandmaster Priyanka Nutakki was expelled from the World Junior Chess Championship being held in Italy currently for having a pair of ear buds in her jacket pocket, according to the world chess federation (FIDE).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The 20-year-old Priyanka (ELO rating 2326) was found to have a pair of ear buds — a banned item in chess tournaments — in her jacket during a routine check.<\/p>\n “While there is no indication of foul play on her part, earbuds are strictly forbidden at the playing hall. Carrying these devices during a game is a violation of fair-play policies, and it is penalised with the loss of the game and expulsion from the tournament,” FIDE said.<\/p>\n The point scored by Nutakki in the sixth round was awarded to her rival — Govhar Beydullayeva.<\/p>\n The tournament Appeals Committee reconfirmed the expulsion decision on an appeal filed by the Indian team.<\/p>\n The Indian team officials could not be reached for a reaction. <\/p>\n Nutakki had scored four points in the first five rounds with three wins and two draws.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n<\/p>\n News From This Website <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"