Daniel Naroditsky, a top American player with an online following, was found dead in Charlotte, N.C., after talking about being accused of cheating by a former world champion.
Category: Niemann, Hans (2003- )
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In a Bitter Lawsuit, Chess Combatants Agree to a Draw
An American grandmaster sued Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top player, and two other parties after Carlsen accused him of cheating. A settlement has been announced.
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Chess’s Governing Body Delays Report on Cheating Scandal
Did Hans Niemann secretly use a supercomputer to beat the world champion Magnus Carlsen? The International Chess Federation won’t say until October, at the earliest.
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Hans Niemann Is the Bad Boy of Chess. But Did He Cheat?
The New York Times – Business:An American teenager, Hans Niemann, defeated Magnus Carlsen, the world’s best chess player. Then Mr. Carlsen accused his opponent of cheating. It’s either overdue justice or paranoia.