The Carlsen-Niemann Affair

In the last few days the chess world has been in enormous upheaval after the World Champion Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in protest after three rounds, with an unspoken accusation of cheating of the player who had defeated him, US rising star Hans Niemann. Lines were drawn, accusations made and defenses stated. Here is a full overview of both sides of this explosive controversy.

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Magnus Carlsen

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Hans Moke Niemann back at the chessboard as FIDE delays cheating analysis - Washington Times

World champion Carlsen alleges Niemann has cheated more than he admits

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Red flags in Niemann's games!!! - Chessable

Susan Polgar on X: World Champion Magnus Carlsen released a statement regarding the Niemann affair: / X

I am not willing to play chess with Niemann” Carlsen on the cheating scandal