A United States judge has dismissed a £78m lawsuit filed by chess player Hans Moke Niemann, who legendary grandmaster Magnus Carlsen accused of cheating at a prestigious tournament in 2022.
After Carlsen called him a fraud, Niemann admitted to wrongdoing in online tournaments. However, Niemann denied acting illegally in over-the-board tournaments such as the Sinquefield Cup, where he defeated Carlsen to ignite the controversy.
Niemann was accused of using vibrating anal beads during the competition that would indicate to him where to move pieces - an unproven claim promoted by Tesla chief Elon Musk.
