Eight of the world's best chess players began competing in an international tournament in Russia on Tuesday (March 17), but were told by organizers that handshakes would be optional because of the coronavirus that has halted most sports around the world.

Handshakes optional: Russia hosts major chess tournament amid coronavirus outbreak

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Handshakes optional: Russia hosts major chess tournament amid coronavirus outbreak