


While I am not remotely suggesting that Magnus requested such a statement or that there was pressure from anybody in his camp, the visuals are just awful. This came just weeks after the deal that sees the possible extinguishing of the Play Magnus Group by in an $82 million deal. We will always try to protect the integrity of the game that we all love. We want nothing more than to see the best chess players in the world succeed in the greatest events. We have invited Hans to provide an explanation and response with the hope of finding a resolution where Hans can again participate on. We have shared detailed evidence with him concerning our decision, including information that contradicts his statements regarding the amount and seriousness of his cheating on. At this time, we have reached out to Hans Niemann to explain our decision to privately remove him from and our events. never do.ĭear Chess Community, the last few days have been tumultuous for many in the chess community. Of course, they will not make public their evidence. Soon after, issued this statement claiming that their cheating algorithm had found more recent instances of alleged cheating by Niemann online. He received support from an unexpected source, as shown in the picture: Niemann was interviewed on the Sinquefield Cup broadcast after Carlsen had withdrawn and defended himself vigorously, while admitting he had cheated online as a 12-year-old and again at the start of the pandemic when 16. The Internet and Twittersphere duly exploded. Needless to say, this tweet led to wild speculation about how Niemann could possibly have secured outside assistance and in the complete absence of any evidence, it didn’t take long before some smart arse – if you’ll forgive the expression – came up with the idea that Niemann had some sensory device up his backside. Carlsen issued this tweet, followed by a link to a video clip:įor American readers not familiar with football, the then manager of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, José Mourinho says in the clip: “If I speak, I am big trouble,” referring to possible criticism of the referee. This ended a 53-game unbeaten streak and it must have been particularly galling as Niemann was a wild card to the Grand Chess Tour and is just 19 years old. Carlsen withdrew from the tournament after losing a somewhat unremarkable game to Niemann. Of course, I am talking about the scandal surrounding the apparent implication by Magnus Carlsen that Hans Niemann, his opponent in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup at Saint Louis, had been cheating. Still no ChessBase Account? learn more > The ultimate chess experience every day, Pla圜 welcomes 20,000 chess players from all around the world – from beginner to grandmaster.Memorize it easily move by move by playing against the variation trainer. Still no ChessBase Account? learn more > Learn openings the right way! Build and maintain your repertoire.Still no ChessBase Account? learn more > Real Fun against a Chess Program! Play, analyze and train online against Fritz.Top authors like Daniel King, Lawrence Trent and Rustam Kasimdzhanov Still no ChessBase Account? learn more > Thousands of hours of high class video training.

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