Priyanka Nutakki: India’s woman Grandmaster Priyanka Nutakki was expelled from the World Junior Chess Championship being held in Italy. The action was taken after Nutakki was found having a pair of ear buds in her jacket pocket during a routine check, according to the world chess federation (FIDE).
The 20-year-old Priyanka’s ELO rating is 2326. Ear buds are banned item in chess tournaments.
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Ear buds found
“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.
Points go to rival
The point scored by Nutakki in the sixth round was awarded to her rival — Govhar Beydullay
The tournament Appeals Committee reconfirmed the expulsion decision on an appeal filed by the Indian team.
After the game ended, there was a fair play check that took place and ear buds were found in the jacket pocket of Priyanka. The result of the game was overturned and Priyanka was disqualified from the tournament.
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Statement by Indian coaches at the venue
“In Round 6 of World Juniors, Priyanka Nutakki kept the earbuds in her jacket. She forgot to remove them before coming to the tournament hall. Hence she was removed from the tournament. As mentioned in FIDE report, there was no indication of foul play. However, the decision was that she cannot be a part of the tournament anymore. It’s a very unfortunate incident but we respect the decision and agree that everyone has to abide by the rules. – Swayams Mishra & Kavitha J E (coaches of India in World Junior Chess Championship 2022)”
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