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World chess champion Magnus Carlsen directly accuses Hans Niemann of cheating

Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen has directly accused American grandmaster Hans Niemann of cheating more than he has publicly admitted.

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

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