Further allegations of fraud: scandal in the chess world

The chess thriller between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann has long since become a tabloid spectacle. The Game of Kings, which otherwise seems outdated to some observers, is increasingly gaining Hollywood format. It's about two opposing grandmasters, new allegations of cheating, a lot of outrage - and even speculation about vibrating sex toys.

The focus is on two pretty brilliant players. On the one hand, Carlsen (31), Norwegian, something like a pop star on the board. On the other hand, Niemann (19), American, something of an oddball on the board. Cheated more times than admitted? Carlsen accuses Niemann of fraud. “I believe that cheating in chess is a big deal and an existential threat to the game. “I also believe that chess organizers and all those who care about the sanctity of the game we love so much should seriously consider increasing security measures and methods for detecting cheaters when playing chess at the board,” Carlsen recently wrote in a kind of summary of his impressions of the past few weeks. And then he aimed in the direction of the American: “I believe that Niemann – even recently – has cheated more than he has publicly admitted.”

Chess grandmaster Carlsen. © AFP / GIUSEPPE CACACE

What happened? The first incident between the two grandmasters occurred at the beginning of September. At the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis, the superstar surprisingly lost to Niemann and withdrew from a tournament for the first time in his career. The Norwegian did not give any reasons at the time. Imaginative speculations The chess scene interpreted Carlsen's exit as an accusation of fraud against Niemann. But how did the rising star of the scene do it? This is also where the Internet took over with its potential for imaginative speculation. It would be possible to receive signals, i.e. vibrating signals, through anal beads. This way you can plan further trains.

“Chess is a game of information. You don't have to predict the exact move, just indicate that a big move is coming, something special that I need to pay attention to. That's enough, a hint," explained US grandmaster Maurice Ashley, who also thought of a false tooth as a possible cheating tool. Even Elon Musk is getting involved Tesla boss Elon Musk found the brewing scandal so entertaining that he modified a quote from Arthur Schopenhauer and later deleted the tweet. The "talent hits a target no one else can hit," the genius hits "a target no one else can see (because it's up your ass)."

Niemann went on the offensive. “If they want me to get completely naked, I will do it,” he announced. “I don’t care because I know I’m clean. I don't care if they want me to play in a closed box without electronic transmission. I’m here to win and that’s my goal no matter what.”

During the Sinquefield Cup, Niemann admitted in an interview that he had cheated twice in online games as a teenager, aged twelve and 16, but never in person at the chessboard. But was there perhaps more? Did Niemann cheat more than 100 times? Niemann is said to have cheated in more than 100 online games. This emerges from an investigative report by the chess.com portal, which the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday. Niemann is said to have cheated many times more often than on the two occasions he himself admitted.

According to the WSJ, Niemann admitted to the allegations in the report and was banned from the site, which is popular with both amateurs and chess grandmasters, for some time. According to the information, Niemann last cheated in 2020, including in tournaments where prize money was at stake.

According to the WSJ, the chess.com report does not say whether Niemann also cheated in direct duels. However, there is evidence that Niemann's strongest ideas deserve further investigation based on the data.

The World Chess Federation announced last week that it would set up an investigative commission. So this thriller should have at least one more episode.

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Further allegations of fraud: scandal in the chess world

Even Elon Musk is fascinated by this chess scandal. The focus is on Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann. The game of kings has become a thriller between the two. There are new allegations.

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