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Aamir Khan quits chess-match against Viswanathan Anand before end time

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Earlier reports stated that Aamir Khan will play a chess game against ex-champion Viswanathan Anand to raise COVID-19 funds. But, the actor, a known chess enthusiast, quit almost 10 minutes before his slot ended. By then, Vishy's King was well-protected, while Khan had lost most of his pieces. Not everything was lost though. The initiative did manage to raise over Rs. 10 Lakh. Khan made a strong opening but couldn't keep it up