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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann sues Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for defamation

Teenage chess grandmaster Hans Niemann hits rival Magnus Carlsen and others with a defamation suit after allegations of cheating.

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

Hans Niemann Files $100M Lawsuit Over Chess Cheating Allegations

The 19-year-old grandmaster is suing Chess.com, rival Magnus Carlsen and others.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2022

Hans Niemann v. Magnus Carlsen et al. Chess Cheating Libel Lawsuit

Filed today, Niemann v. Carlsen (E.D. Mo.). I can't opine on the facts, but I was particularly interested in one of the many claims in the lawsuit: By insisting that the Sinquefield Cup impose enhanced anti-cheating measures after his loss to Niemann, resigning from the tournament immediately thereafter, and then…

Reason · Oct 20, 2022

Chess: Hans Niemann struggles in US championship amid beefed up security

The controversial 19-year-old began well in St Louis, but now he is among the tailenders

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

Online chess cheating is a huge problem — here’s how scientists are trying to spot it

The chess world is being rocked by accusations of cheating — but how can chess regulators spot cheats, especially in online games?

Inverse · Oct 8, 2022

Confessions of a serial chess cheat: I’m quite enjoying the Carlsen v Niemann fallout

After 40 years out of the spotlight, the beef between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann has made people talk about chess again, says author Stephen Moss

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022

A top expert on chess cheating explains how AI has transformed human play

In the decades since IBM supercomputer Deep Blue defeated chess world champion Garry Kasparov in 1997, artificial intelligence has transformed the way humans play the game, and not always for the better.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 7, 2022

First Thing: Biden pardons thousands convicted for marijuana possession

‘Long overdue’ move could herald federal legalization. Plus, mother of dead Iranian schoolgirl accuses authorities

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2022

Chess: Niemann faces credibility test in St Louis as cheating saga continues

The controversial 19-year-old won his opening round at the US championship, then described the game as ‘beautiful’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2022

Hans Niemann says he 'won't back down' after claims he cheated more than 100 times in chess matches

Hans Niemann, the American chess grandmaster accused of cheating "more than 100 times", speaks out after downing his 15-year-old opponent in the US Championship.

ABC News · Oct 6, 2022