Hans Niemann

2022 - 9 - 27

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Magnus Carlsen publicly accuses Hans Niemann of more cheating (The Guardian)

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

I want to play chess at the highest level in the best events.” “I believe that cheating in chess is a big deal and an existential threat to the game. I know that my actions have frustrated many in the chess community. The Norwegian insisted there was more he wanted to say but was limited in what he could do without explicit permission from Niemann to speak openly. While Niemann has admitted cheating in online events, as a 12- and 16-year-old, he has vociferously denied the recent allegations and insisted he is now “clean”. “It must be embarrassing for the world champion to lose to me,” Niemann said.

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Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen brands rival Hans Niemann a ... (Evening Standard)

The longtime world number one called cheating “a big deal and an existential threat to the game,” in a strongly-worded statement shared on social media on ...

“I believe that cheating in chess is a big deal and an existential threat to the game. I want to continue to play chess at the highest level in the best events. His results were annulled and the series was won by French-Iranian grandmaster Alireza Firouzja.

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World chess champion Magnus Carlsen brands rival Hans Niemann ... (Sky News)

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen says he believes American teenager Hans Niemann has "cheated more - and more recently - than he has publicly admitted".

I want to continue to play chess at the highest level in the best events." "If they want me to strip fully naked, I will do it. I don't care. I ultimately chose to play," Carlsen said. He continued: "I know that my actions have frustrated many in the chess community. I want to play chess.

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Why Magnus Carlsen says he will not play against Hans Niemann (Economic Times)

Magnus Carlsen said he believed Hans Niemann had "cheated more - and more recently - than he has publicly admitted".

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). Last week, he abruptly withdrew from a match against Niemann after just one move in the [Julius Baer Generation Cup](/topic/julius-baer-generation-cup)online tournament. Because I know I am clean," he said recently. He did not specify the exact form of the alleged cheating, saying he wanted explicit permission from Niemann. "I have never cheated in an over-the-board game. In a letter published on Twitter and addressed "Dear Chess World," the 31-year-old Norwegian accused Niemann of cheating more - and more recently - than what he has already admitted.

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Chess: Magnus Carlsen publicly accuses Hans Niemann of cheating (The Irish Times)

World champion questions American's stellar rise and says he is suspicious of his mannerisms.

I want to play chess at the highest level in the best events.” - Guardian “I believe that cheating in chess is a big deal and an existential threat to the game. I know that my actions have frustrated many in the chess community. The Norwegian insisted there was more he wanted to say but was limited in what he could do without explicit permission from Niemann to speak openly. While Niemann has admitted cheating in online events, as a 12- and 16-year-old, he has vociferously denied the recent allegations and insisted he is now “clean”. Carlsen, for his part, suggested on Monday evening that he would not play against Niemann, or any player he believes to have cheated, again.

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Magnus Carlsen Finally Offers Some Commentary on Chess ... (Gizmodo)

The chess grandmaster said he still thinks rival Hans Niemann was cheating, but stopped short of offering any real tangible proof.

[doesn’t calculate time spent per move](https://twitter.com/IglesiasYosha/status/1574333473556295680?s=20&t=IKCveslDYR9VXtEtwDOJcg), which could point to how well a player can cheat. Despite not offering a statement at that point, last week he spoke to the Chess24 stream to make a further [subtle accusation of cheating](https://gizmodo.com/hans-niemann-magnus-carlsen-chess24-cheating-chess-1849567535), pointing to Niemann’s supposed mentor and alleged cheat Maxim Dlugy. On Friday, International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich [criticized](https://www.chess.com/news/view/dvorkovich-fide-statement-carlsen-niemann) Carlsen saying “We strongly believe that there were better ways to handle this situation.” The FIDE president added they would investigate specific accusations of cheating “when the adequate initial proof is provided, and all parties involved disclose the information at their disposal.” Carlsen’s sudden flight from the tournament caused a firestorm of controversy in the chess world and has opened up the can of worms considering the capability of modern technology to help players cheat at one of the world’s biggest tabletop games. Masters, who play thousands upon thousands of games to get truly good, are able to note the subtle differences in play and attitude, so if a player seems to be playing too fast for their skill level or making too many “correct” moves, they are more keen to notice. As we noted in our previous reporting, famed chess researcher Kenneth Regan’s analysis of Niemann’s games did not determine the young man was using programmed help. All this was while the young chess player was “outplaying me as black in a way I think only a handful of players can do.” In a published statement, the grandmaster finally manifested all his previous insinuations that rival master Hans Niemann was cheating at chess online and in-person. At the start of September, 31-year-old Carlsen faced off against the 19-year-old, U.S.-based Niemann at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup. After the storied chess master lost his game against his younger opponent, he suddenly withdrew from the tournament. We’re getting close to a month of this, yet without tangible proof of any chess con we might never see the end of it. This 4L smart humidifier from Govee is Wi-Fi enabled and can be set to turn on with a schedule or even voice-controlled with Alexa or Google Assistant.

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Explained | Carlsen V Niemann: What is the 'cheating' controversy ... (The Hindu)

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 ...

Carlsen to clarify if he was accusing Mr. He also urged Mr. Nakamura called on Mr. Niemann of cheating over the board, Mr. Niemann is yet to respond to Mr. Mr. Niemann, who was the underdog in the tournament, managed to pull a stunning victory against Mr. Expressing his doubts about Mr. Niemann ended](https://chess24.com/en/read/news/sinquefield-cup-3-niemann-beats-carlsen-to-cross-2700) Mr. Carlsen occurred a fortnight after he lost to Mr. Niemann in the Sinquefield Cup and then pulled out of the tournament — a first in his career — triggering ‘cheating’ allegations against Mr. [Meltwater Champions Chess Tour](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/magnus-carlsen-interview-julius-baer-generation-cup-cheating-hans-niemann/article65921239.ece) on September 22, Mr.

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Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of ... (NPR)

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 ...

Also we need a social contract, agreeing that cheating, in particular online, will often remain in the gray zone." As speculation swirled, Niemann admitted in an interview that he had previously cheated by using an electronic device to find the best moves. Against that backdrop, there was intense interest when Carlsen and Niemann were slated to play a rematch last Monday. When he played Niemann in St. Louis following a loss to Niemann, of the U.S. This game contributed to changing my perspective." "I know of a situation with a player where the coach had a code for where they stood on the floor," Ashley said, "and they just had to stand in the right place for you to know what piece to move." At the time, Carlsen issued a cryptic tweet that led many to believe he suspected Niemann of foul play. [credited Carlsen](https://twitter.com/penguingm1/status/1574490002083356675) for airing "an issue the chess community wanted to pretend doesn't exist," suggesting Niemann is not alone in cheating. And he suggested he might never be able to trust a player if they've cheated in the past, "because I don't know what they are capable of doing in the future." [Chess.com said](https://twitter.com/chesscom/status/1568010971616100352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1568010971616100352%7Ctwgr%5Eeae4563a38b96c97d78a3352ebdd0c6758299e66%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2022%2F09%2F21%2F1124082877%2Fchess-cheating-scandal-niemann-carlsen) it has sent "detailed evidence" to Niemann "that contradicts his statements regarding the amount and seriousness of his cheating on Chess.com." Carlsen's overt accusation is the latest development in a scandal that's been the talk of the chess world since Sept.

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SI:AM | The Scandal Rocking the Chess World (Sports Illustrated)

In a statement published on Twitter, world No. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen accused fellow grandmaster Hans Niemann of cheating.

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Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of ... (WJCT NEWS)

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 ...

Also we need a social contract, agreeing that cheating, in particular online, will often remain in the gray zone." Against that backdrop, there was intense interest when Carlsen and Niemann were slated to play a rematch last Monday. As speculation swirled, Niemann admitted in an interview that he had previously cheated by using an electronic device to find the best moves. When he played Niemann in St. This game contributed to changing my perspective." Louis following a loss to Niemann, of the U.S. "I know of a situation with a player where the coach had a code for where they stood on the floor," Ashley said, "and they just had to stand in the right place for you to know what piece to move." At the time, Carlsen issued a cryptic tweet that led many to believe he suspected Niemann of foul play. [credited Carlsen](https://twitter.com/penguingm1/status/1574490002083356675) for airing "an issue the chess community wanted to pretend doesn't exist," suggesting Niemann is not alone in cheating. And he suggested he might never be able to trust a player if they've cheated in the past, "because I don't know what they are capable of doing in the future." [Chess.com said](https://twitter.com/chesscom/status/1568010971616100352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1568010971616100352%7Ctwgr%5Eeae4563a38b96c97d78a3352ebdd0c6758299e66%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2022%2F09%2F21%2F1124082877%2Fchess-cheating-scandal-niemann-carlsen) it has sent "detailed evidence" to Niemann "that contradicts his statements regarding the amount and seriousness of his cheating on Chess.com." Carlsen's overt accusation is the latest development in a scandal that's been the talk of the chess world since Sept.

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What we know: How a cheating scandal has rocked the world of chess (USA TODAY)

The world's No. 1 chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has accused a 19-year-old opponent of cheating and refused to face him in top tournaments.

Some grandmasters and others in the chess community have supported Carlsen but stressed that he should release evidence or a detailed explanation to support his actions. In online events, a player could do what Niemann admitted to previously doing – running a chess engine on a phone or other device that will spit out the best moves. Carlsen had also played an unusual sequence of moves in the match in an attempt to catch Niemann off guard. "Whether it is online or 'over the board,' cheating remains cheating," Dvorkovich said. Louis tournament, organizers implemented additional security measures and touted their "fair play rules" as among the most comprehensive in chess. His Elo rating, which measures the strength of a chess player relative to his peers, has increased by 350 points in a span of four years – raising eyebrows among some of his competitors. (In general play, Chess.com matches opponents with comparable ratings.) "It must be embarrassing for the world champion to lose to me," Niemann said. [an interview with the St. "I believe that cheating in chess is a big deal and an existential threat to the game," Carlsen said in Niemann said afterwards that, in a coincidence, he had researched that odd sequence of moves – and figured out the best way to reply to them – earlier in the day. [a statement on Twitter](https://twitter.com/MagnusCarlsen/status/1574482694406565888/photo/1), saying in part that he believes the 19-year-old has "cheated more – and more recently – than he has publicly admitted."

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When chess is hard and cheating is easy, the next move is ... (The Washington Post)

Don't kid yourself: Thinking is hard. You can see this in grand master chess players, whose heart rates triple to cantering under their shirts.

“At the end of the day when we’re talking about looking at the games, there are probably only a handful of people in the world who can say whether these moves look like they’re human, or not human,” Nakamura said. Carlsen has called for better methods of detection and added, “I hope that the truth on this matter comes out, whatever it may be.” But the chess world may discover that machine intelligence or tech engines don’t solve its new problems any more efficiently than an age-old human practice: the honor code, the development of conscience, which solves problems before they begin. I think it’s been very good for pushing boundaries of our knowledge forward, but at the same time when you have these computers that are so much better than humans, and it’s possible to, in one move, gain an advantage and win a game it also is a problem.” It affects our behavior, and unaddressed it can result in reduced capacity for problem-solving, as the social psychologist Roy Baumeister and a team of fellow researchers demonstrated in a series of studies. This provoked Carlsen to a rare histrionic: In a rematch with Niemann last week, he resigned after just one move and stalked away from the board — a gasp-inducing gesture of protest that earned a reprimand from the international chess governing body. Clinical researchers have found that “decision fatigue” is a distinct form of expenditure, separable from the other physical or cognitive loads. Because the Carlsen-Niemann confrontation raises the important matter of “techno-solutionism.” Too much machine intelligence in problem-solving, as it happens, can be more confusing — and weakening — than helpful. The long-term cost of techno-solutionism can be a fatal slackness, both mental and physical. A pair of American physiology researchers, Leroy DuBeck and Charlotte Leedy, were the first to wire tournament chess players with a variety of sensors to verify the relationship between thought and action. All of which brings us to Carlsen’s quarrel with Niemann, and why he is apparently so suspicious of him. By way of comparison, the average person will burn just 100 calories running a mile on a treadmill. It’s part of a bigger question, a bigger situation.”

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Magnus Carlsen officially accuses Hans Niemann of cheating (Deadspin)

It's been a few weeks since 19-year-old Hans Niemann shocked the chess world by taking down the world's highest-rated player, Magnus Carlsen, ...

The pressure is now on Niemann to give Carlsen the permission he seeks. Anything Carlsen says at this point will likely send shockwaves throughout the chess community, and that could seriously harm Niemann’s reputation. Will he give Carlsen permission to speak freely on the matter? I’d assume that Niemann will make a counter-statement in the coming days. Niemann admitting that he’d cheated in the past is the ultimate embarrassing detail. Admitting that he’d cheated in the past makes Niemann seem all the less likely to cheat in an over-the-board situation against the world’s highest-rated player, since why would he admit to that if he was still cheating now? I wouldn’t say that Carlsen is hanging his queen here, but perhaps a bishop, knight, or center square pawn. It’s a bold move from Carlsen that could pan out horribly if Niemann calls his bluff. Despite all these accusations though, Carlsen has yet to bring up any hard evidence that Niemann was actually cheating during either of their matches. You might be thinking, “Why would Niemann admit to cheating at all?” Well, the best way to get away with a lie is to add a bit of truth to the statement. However, Carlsen believes that Niemann is not telling the whole truth with that statement. Carlsen was given the advantage for his matchup with Niemann, and still was outplayed massively.

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