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.

Chess prodigy Hans Niemann was caught cheating online as recently as 2020, report claims

Chess champ Magnus Carlsen hints at cheating amid Hans Niemann scandal

Following Magnus Carlsen's Allegations, Investigations Are Underway Against American Grandmaster Hans Niemann- “I Believe That Niemann Has Cheated More” - EssentiallySports

Inside the Chess Cheating Scandal: 'It Was a Ticking Time Bomb' - WSJ

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

Inside the chess cheating scandal and the fight for the soul of the game - ESPN

Carlsen chose drama against Niemann, resigned after move 2

Teenage Niemann has cheated in more than 100 online chess games, says report - Read Qatar Tribune on the go for unrivalled news coverage

The Magnus Carlsen Chess Scandal, Explained - The New York Times

A stunning move shakes the chess world : NPR

Hans Niemann Is the Bad Boy of Chess. But Did He Cheat? - The New York Times

Carlsen, Chess.com make opening moves in Niemann cheating claims lawsuit

Aftermath of Niemann/Chess.com/Carlsen agreement - The Chess Drum

Magnus Carlsen Breaks Silence Amid Bizarre Chess Cheating Scandal: Photo 4825951, Elon Musk, Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen Photos

Hans Niemann: Chess grandmaster 'categorically' denies using vibrating sex toys to cheat in the sport