This U.S. chess champion is missing the world contest in Iran to protest country’s hijab policy

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One female chess player is protesting Iran's hijab laws by missing the world tournament.

Nazi Paikidze-Barnes is the reigning U.S. women's chess champion. But she won't be going to the Women's World Championship being held there in February. 

She explained her decision on Friday...

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