FIDE says that the Saudis are allowing women to play without any head covering. If true, that’s progress. Still no visas for players from Israel, Qatar and Iran despite FIDE’s claim that the Saudis were issuing visas for Israeli players. Reports from Israel claim that abayas are ready for the women to wear while playing. Factual truth…stay tuned. No way to run a world championship of any kind.
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