Funny things happened in the chess world and to chess player

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Gename

What funny things you know that happened in the chess world? I know:

-Steinitz was disguised as a Russian spy when he was sending his move in one telegraph game against Cigorin

-Tarrash felt asleep during a game of the Hastings 1895 International chess tournament

Zarwan

Carlsen became chess champion.

EvgeniyZh

I've read a book from Evgeniy Gik about funny stories happened to World Chess Champions. Doubt it was translated but it's very good.