Russian Chess Official Dies After Reported Malaria Infection in Nigeria
A 36-year-old Russian chess official, Sergei Indeikin, has died after reportedly contracting severe malaria in Nigeria. Indeikin worked with the International Chess Federation (FIDE). He travelled to Abuja in August for the FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. The tournament took place from August 1 to 8. FIDE later confirmed his death on…