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Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating

The scandal has been the talk of the chess world this month. Interest exploded last week after Carlsen resigned from a match against Niemann after making only one move.

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SI:AM | The Scandal Rocking the Chess World

Magnus Carlsen came out and said what everyone in chess had been speculating about for weeks.

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Explained | Carlsen v Niemann: What is the ‘cheating’ controversy rocking the chess world?

Shocking the chess world on September 19, the world’s top-ranked player Magnus Carlsen resigned from a game against 19-year-old Grandmaster Hans Niemann in the Julius Baer Generation Cup, after just one move.

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World Chess Champion Carlsen Accuses Rival of Cheating

The 31-year-old Norwegian spoke out directly for the first time since his shocking loss at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup.

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Magnus Carlsen publicly accuses Hans Niemann of more cheating

Magnus Carlsen, the chess world champion, has accused the American teenager of ‘cheating more – and more recently – then he has publicly admitted’

The Guardian - UK

Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen brands rival Hans Niemann a ‘cheat’ as scandal deepens

Magnus Carlsen said the progress of his rival has been ‘unusual’

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Hardcore Pawn: Your Ultimate Explainer On The Anal Beads Chess Drama That’s STILL Exploding

Once a pawn a time, the chess world was in perfect harmony. Grandmasters would coexist, there was no beef between players, and everything was glorious. But now, the chess world has been absolutely shaken, rattled and rolled. If you’re looking for the ultimate recap of all the drama in the…

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Chess world champion Carlsen alleges Niemann has cheated more than he admits

Magnus Carlsen has released a strong statement on the recent cheating controversy in a chess match between the world champion and Hans Niemann

The Hindu

Magnus Carlsen brands rival Hans Niemann a ‘cheat’ as chess scandal deepens

World champion resigned from online match against American after one move

The Independent UK

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen directly accuses Hans Niemann of cheating

In an explosive statement posted to social media, the Norwegian says his unexpected loss to the 19-year-old earlier this month had strengthened existing suspicions.

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Chess champion Magnus Carlsen vows to ‘say more very soon’ on cheating scandal

‘I generally want… cheating in chess to be dealt with seriously’

The Independent UK

‘The biggest scandal in chess history’: Inside the cheating allegations that rocked the chess world

A 19-year-old defeated Magnus Carlsen, often described as the best chess player who ever lived. Chaos followed, reports Richard Hall

The Independent UK

Magnus Carlsen to issue statement on chess cheating scandal which has pitted him against Hans Niemann

The month-long saga has cast a shadow over the game since Magnus Carlsen first alluded to possible cheating by young rival Hans Niemann.

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Julius Baer Cup: Magnus Carlsen wins first match of final against Indian GM Erigaisi

Carlsen was in imperious form in the first match and won in 40 moves with white pieces

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The Independent UK

‘The biggest scandal in chess history’: Inside the cheating allegations that rocked the chess world

A 19-year-old defeated Magnus Carlsen, often described as the best chess player who ever lived. Chaos followed, reports Richard Hall

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

FIDE said it was its duty to protect the integrity of chess given recent events involving Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann

The Independent UK

OLD ‘The biggest scandal in chess history’: Inside the cheating allegations that rocked the chess world

A 19-year-old defeated Magnus Carlsen, often described as the best chess player who ever lived. Chaos followed, reports Richard Hall

The Guardian - US

The people who police chess cheats: ‘We built a crime scene analysis for every player in the world’

After accusations of cheating swirled around the game’s top players – is it ever possible to have a fair game of chess?

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The Loop: Optus denies 'human error' to blame for hack, referendums in Russia-occupied Ukraine, new beef in chess drama

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Magnus Carlsen says it is 'fairly easy to cheat' as chess feud with Hans Niemann continues

Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen breaks his silence as his feud with chess rival Hans Niemann heats up.

The New Daily

Bizarre conspiracy scandal takes the chess world by storm

The New Daily takes a look back at a burgeoning feed between two chess rivals – and one bizarre conspiracy theory circulating online.

WEKU

The cheating scandal roiling the chess world has a new wrinkle

World champion Magnus Carlsen abruptly resigned after making a single move in his highly anticipated rematch with Hans Niemann. Calls have increased for an investigation.

The Guardian - UK

Carlsen v Niemann debate rages on after world champion resigns after one move

Round three between the pair disappeared off the radar in the quarter-finals of the online Julius Baer Generation Cup

The Guardian - UK

Carlsen v Niemann: the cheating row that is rocking chess – explained

An American teenager’s victory against the world champion has sent chess into uproar. We answer the key questions

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What does grandmaster Magnus Carlsen's feud with teen upstart Hans Niemann mean for chess?

The biggest spat in sport right now is on the chessboard, between a grandmaster and a teen upstart accused of cheating.

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