Carlsen defeats Niemann in first face-off since cheating scandal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlsen defeats Niemann in first face-off since cheating scandal

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: They sat at adjacent modular desks with headphones on, made no eye contact and played each other on their computers for close to five hours in one of the most hyped chess battles of recent times. Staged at the Espot Arena with a live audience, a stone’s throw away from the Louvre, Carlsen flew into a 6-2 lead in the 5+1 opening blitz section of the match. In the 3+1 segment, Carlsen bolted to a 7-2 lead before Niemann managed to win another full point with Black by unleashing a mating attack. For the first time in the match, Carlsen looked in Niemann’s direction. “I was experiencing the issue of blundering.” Carlsen responded when asked if he was facing the same tech issues as Niemann, “I was way up in the match and didn’t really care.

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Magnus Carlsen Beats Hans Niemann in First Encounter Since Cheating Scandal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen Beats Hans Niemann in First Encounter Since Cheating Scandal

News 18  

Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to the Speed Chess Championship final on Friday, in their first face-off since the world number one accused his American rival of cheating two years ago. One of the last games was aborted as Niemann complained about technical problems with his mouse and the server, although Carlsen’s lead was …

Speed Chess: Magnus Carlsen beats Hans Niemann in first encounter since cheating scandal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Speed Chess: Magnus Carlsen beats Hans Niemann in first encounter since cheating scandal

The Hindu  

Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to the Speed Chess Championship final on Friday, in their first face-off since the world number one accused his American rival of cheating two years ago. One of the last games was aborted as Niemann complained about technical problems with his mouse and the server, although Carlsen's lead was …

Probe finds Hans Niemann didn’t cheat against Magnus Carlsen in over-the-board match, but reveals he did cheat in up to 55 online chess games
1 year ago

Probe finds Hans Niemann didn’t cheat against Magnus Carlsen in over-the-board match, but reveals he did cheat in up to 55 online chess games

CNN  

CNN — A cheating scandal involving five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen and US grandmaster Hans Niemann that has gripped the sport looks to have finally reached a conclusion following the release of a report by FIDE, the sport’s world governing body. However, he did admit to cheating in “random games on Chess.com” as a younger player, which he called …

Carlsen, Niemann settle chess cheating dispute outside court
1 year, 3 months ago

Carlsen, Niemann settle chess cheating dispute outside court

The Hindu  

Norwegian multiple world chess champion Magnus Carlsen and American Hans Niemann, accused of cheating at an event last year, have buried the hatchet and are ready to face off again, online platform Chess.com said Monday. “Since June, both sides have negotiated privately in a good-faith effort to resolve their issues and allow the chess world to move forward without further …

US judge throws out high-profile chess cheating lawsuit
1 year, 5 months ago

US judge throws out high-profile chess cheating lawsuit

The Hindu  

A US federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by chess player Hans Niemann, who was seeking $100 million from those who accused him of cheating, including former world champion Magnus Carlsen. “We are pleased the Court has rejected Hans Niemann’s attempt to recover an undeserved windfall in Missouri federal court,” said Craig Reiser, Carlsen’s attorney. His claims were …

Chess star Hans Niemann sues over cheating allegations
2 years, 2 months ago

Chess star Hans Niemann sues over cheating allegations

The Hindu  

A 19-year-old chess grandmaster is seeking $100 million in a federal lawsuit alleging a rival chess player and others destroyed his career with false accusations of cheating, elevating a controversy that has roiled the chess world since September. | In Focus podcast Hans Niemann filed the lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis against chess world champion Magnus …

Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann: All you need to know about the ‘cheating’ saga in chess
2 years, 2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann: All you need to know about the ‘cheating’ saga in chess

The Hindu  

With Hans Moke Niemann deciding to sue some of the biggest names and stakeholders of the game of chess, the drama surrounding the sport does not appear to be waning anytime soon. Niemann has filed a whopping $100million lawsuit against Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, the Play Magnus group, Chess.com, and the website’s chief chess officer Daniel Rensch. Enraged that the …

Hans Niemann defends reputation after cheating claims: 'I'm not going to back down'
2 years, 2 months ago

Hans Niemann defends reputation after cheating claims: 'I'm not going to back down'

Firstpost  

After a victory in the US Chess Championship, Hans Niemann said the game he had just won “spoke for itself and showed the chess player that I am”. Paris: American international grandmaster Hans Niemann said Wednesday he “won’t back down,” after the chess platform chess.com reported he has “probably cheated more than 100 times” in online games. “Overall, we have …

Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' more than 100 times, finds Chess platform investigation
2 years, 2 months ago

Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' more than 100 times, finds Chess platform investigation

Firstpost  

In a 72-page report, Chess.com investigation found Hans Niemann had cheated more often and more recently than what he claims. Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen had last month accused Hans Niemann of cheating in controversial times for the sport. Explained | Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, the chess cheating controversy “I believe that Niemann has cheated more—and more recently—than he …

International Chess Federation to investigate accusations of cheating made by Magnus Carlsen on Hans Niemann
2 years, 2 months ago

International Chess Federation to investigate accusations of cheating made by Magnus Carlsen on Hans Niemann

Firstpost  

The International Chess Federation, FIDE, says that it will create an investigatory panel comprising three members of its fair play commission to look into the claims. The governing body of chess said on Friday that it would investigate claims by five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen that American player Hans Niemann had cheated. The 31-year-old Carlsen this week for the first …

Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: FIDE panel to look into cheating allegations
2 years, 2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: FIDE panel to look into cheating allegations

The Hindu  

The International Chess Federation said it will convene a three-person panel to look into world champion Magnus Carlsen’s allegations that American player Hans Niemann had cheated. Carlsen, 31, withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, Missouri earlier this month after losing to the 19-year-old, who lags him by almost 200 Elo points - the rating system used to calculate …

Did Hans Niemann cheat in his victory over world champion Magnus Carlsen? | In Focus podcast
2 years, 2 months ago

Did Hans Niemann cheat in his victory over world champion Magnus Carlsen? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

There is a minor storm in the chess world over alleged cheating. It all began on September 4 when a 19-year-old grandmaster named Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in an over-the-board game in a tournament in the US. Following this shocking loss to a player rated much lower, Carlsen withdrew from the tournament - something that almost never …

By rook or by crook: Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, the chess cheating controversy explained
2 years, 2 months ago

By rook or by crook: Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann, the chess cheating controversy explained

Firstpost  

World champion Magnus Carlsen has accused Hans Niemann of cheating, rocking the chess world. A cheating scandal has rocked the chess world and at the centre of the controversy are two players — World Champion Magnus Carlsen, the accuser, and American teenager Hans Niemann, the defendant. On Tuesday, after winning the Julius Baer Generation Cup, Carlsen released a statement on …

Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann: Chess' Biggest Cheating Scandal Explained
2 years, 2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann: Chess' Biggest Cheating Scandal Explained

The Quint  

To quote Macbeth, once the hurly-burly was done, and battles lost and won, Magnus Carlsen finally released an extensive and detailed statement that the chess world had been waiting for. Admitting that he is “frustrated” as well, Carlsen adds “I want to continue to play chess at the highest level in the best events.”. First, Carlsen states “I believe that …

Explained | Carlsen vs. Niemann: The ‘cheating’ controversy rocking the Chess world
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Carlsen vs. Niemann: The ‘cheating’ controversy rocking the Chess world

The Hindu  

The story so far: Norwegian World Champion Magnus Carlsen resigned from a game played online on September 19 with 49th ranked U.S player Hans Niemann, after Niemann opened by moving a white pawn. Speaking to Meltwater Champions Chess Tour on September 22, Carlsen said that he would speak about his one-move resignation against Niemann only after the Julius Baer Generation …

Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of recent cheating, unwilling to play the American
2 years, 2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of recent cheating, unwilling to play the American

Firstpost  

In a statement published on Twitter, Magnus Carlsen said that he believes Hans Niemann has cheated more and more recently than he’s willing to admit. London: Magnus Carlsen for the first time openly accused American Hans Niemann of cheating, saying the rising star had done so more recently and more often than he previously admitted. pic.twitter.com/KY34DbcjLo — Magnus Carlsen September …

Carlsen alleges Niemann has cheated more than he admits
2 years, 2 months ago

Carlsen alleges Niemann has cheated more than he admits

The Hindu  

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen said on Monday he believed Hans Niemann had "cheated more — and more recently — than he has publicly admitted", adding he no longer wanted to play against the American and any rivals who repeatedly cheated in the past. pic.twitter.com/KY34DbcjLo — Magnus Carlsen September 26, 2022 "So far I have only been able to speak …

World champion Carlsen alleges Niemann has cheated more than he admits
2 years, 2 months ago

World champion Carlsen alleges Niemann has cheated more than he admits

The Hindu  

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen said on Monday he believed Hans Niemann had "cheated more - and more recently - than he has publicly admitted", adding he no longer wanted to play against the American and any rivals who repeatedly cheated in the past. "So far I have only been able to speak with my actions, and those actions have …

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating
2 years, 2 months ago

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating

Al Jazeera  

The accusation comes after five-time world champion Carlsen abruptly withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in the US after losing to Niemann. Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen has for the first time openly accused American player Hans Niemann of cheating, saying the rising star had done so more recently and more often than he previously admitted. The chess world has been drowned …

FIDE shares Carlsen's concerns about the damage of cheating in chess
2 years, 3 months ago

FIDE shares Carlsen's concerns about the damage of cheating in chess

The Hindu  

The International Chess Federation has rebuked world champion Magnus Carlsen for abruptly conceding an online game against Hans Niemann while adding it shared the Norwegian's concerns surrounding cheating in the sport. Carlsen resigned after just one move against American Niemann, who lags almost 200 Elo points behind him, at the Julius Baer Generation Cup this week, just days after he …

Magnus Carlsen: In future, cheaters should not be taken lightly
2 years, 3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen: In future, cheaters should not be taken lightly

The Hindu  

World champion Magnus Carlsen on Thursday spoke on the issue of cheating in chess. In an interview with chess24’s Oslo broadcast host Kaja Snare, Carlsen said, “I think individual people will answer the question differently depending on their own experiences. I think regardless of whether it’s a massive problem or not, it’s I think fairly easy to cheat and, on …

A chess mystery that needs urgent solving
2 years, 3 months ago

A chess mystery that needs urgent solving

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, Magnus Carlsen resigned from an online match against 19-year-old Hans Niemann after making only one move, reigniting a feud between the players in their first meeting since the American’s controversial victory over Mr Carlsen at the Sinquefield Cup earlier this month when the rumours of cheating against the teenager surfaced. But until there is a clear way forward, …

Chess cheating controversy: Magnus Carlsen fires latest salvo, resigns after just one move vs Hans Niemann
2 years, 3 months ago

Chess cheating controversy: Magnus Carlsen fires latest salvo, resigns after just one move vs Hans Niemann

Firstpost  

After making his first move, the world champion Magnus Carlsen immediately resigned and disconnected from the online game. In the latest chapter of on-going drama in the world of chess, Magnus Carlsen resigned from an online match against Hans Niemann after making only one move, reigniting the controversial feud between the two players. He announced his decision to withdraw in …

World Champion Magnus Carlsen Quits After First Move Against Hans Niemann; Sparks Cheating Controversy
2 years, 3 months ago

World Champion Magnus Carlsen Quits After First Move Against Hans Niemann; Sparks Cheating Controversy

News 18  

World champion Magnus Carlsen quit his preliminary matchup against American GM Hans Niemann after just one move against him at the Julius Baer Generation Cup on Monday. I've always enjoyed playing in the @STLChessClub, and hope to be back in the future https://t.co/YFSpl8er3u— Magnus Carlsen September 5, 2022 Though Carlsen didn’t point any fingers directly at Niemann that he had …

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