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New York, Sep 23 (IANS) India's 19-year-old Arjun Erigaisi overcame a strong challenge from 15-year-old American Christopher Yoo to secure a semifinal berth in

Magnus Carlsen, Vincent Keymer (pictured), Arjun Erigaisi and Le Quang Liem advanced to the semifinals of the Generation Cup. All four quarterfinal matchups offered a dose of excitement, as every single semifinalist lost at least one game on Thursday. While Le is set to play Arjun in semis, Keymer will have the tough task of facing Carlsen in a 4-game confrontation. | Photo: Lars OA Hedlund

It all began two weeks ago, when teenage prodigy Hans Niemann shocked the chess world by defeating the greatest player in history, Magnus Carlsen.

When world number one Magnus Carlsen (pictured with actress Liv Tyler), 31, lost to abrasive American teenager Hans Niemann earlier this month, it sparked a whirlwind of cheating theories.

I think that Magnus believes that Hans probably is cheating: High drama continues to rock the game of chess

On Monday World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen resigned after making the first move in his game against Hans Niemann. He has hinted that the young grandmaster may have cheated in his previous game between the two grandmasters. Now Carlsen action is really hitting the news pages of the World mainstream press. Full report to follow soon.

Magnus Carlsen, 31, stunned spectators at the Julius Baer Generation Cup, held virtually on Monday, by withdrawing after a single move against 19-year-old Hans Niemann.

Magnus Carlsen ended day 1 of the Julius Baer Generation Cup in the sole lead with 10/12 points. Carlsen won three games and drew Anish Giri on Sunday. Four players stand close behind on 9/12 — Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Hans Niemann and Vasyl Ivanchuk. Eight out of the sixteen participants will move on to the knockout stage, which is set to kick off on Thursday. | Photo: Anna Shtourman / FIDE

The eight-day Julius Baer Generation Cup, the seventh leg of the Tour, features 16 world-class players spanning the age spectrum. Top of the bill is Magnus Carlsen with Indian teen sensation Praggnanandhaa. American 19-year-old star Hans Niemann will also compete, much like living legends Boris Gelfand and Vasyl Ivanchuk. | Follow the games live with expert commentary starting at 18.00 CEST (12.00 ET, 21.30 IST)

Here’s a look at some of the most important and memorable moments in the history of chess.