Paikidze is ready to boycott ChM-2017 on chess because of requirements to put on a hijab

Organizers of the female World Cup in chess of 2017 in Iran ordered to all participants to put on a hijab. A number of chess players stated a sharp protest against the rule, having emphasized that this requirement is discrimination on a religious sign.

In particular, the champion of United States of America Nazi Paikidze declared that is ready to boycott tournament if the venue is not changed.

"I will not put on a hijab and to support oppression of women. Even if it means the admission of one of the most important tournaments in my career" — Paikidze quotes TV channel"Fox News Channel".

Source: TV channel"Fox News Channel"