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Vietnam Chess Federation secretary-general resigns amid selection controversy
The secretary-general of the Vietnam Chess Federation has resigned following controversies over player selection processes. Issues raised include opaque selection criteria, players bearing significant costs for international competitions, and alleged financial irregularities in training programs.
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