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Ever since the 19-year-old American grandmaster Hans Niemann defeated Magnus Carlsen, who consequently withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup 2022 (see the timetable of events related to the Carlsen – Niemann case below), the topic of cheating in chess is the top news in mass medias. As Norwegian VG reports, the former president of Swedish Chess Federation […]

Despite its inherent challenges as a major spectator sport, chess has a rich cinematic history. Movies about chess are more prevalent than one might think.

Levon Aronian is one of the most colorfully dressed Grandmasters in the world, and also someone who has an immense passion for chess. He played for Armenia, and won multiple medals at the Olympiads before he moved to the United States. Aronian has played some brilliant games at the Olympiads against very high-quality opposition. In the 6th and final episode of "Olympiad Stories with Saravanan", IMs Sagar Shah and Venkatachalam Saravanan discuss about the strong chess culture in Armenia,...

While the World Champion made his position on Hans Niemann quite clear, a later Tweet openly suggested that GM Dlugy had had a role in it as Hans Niemann's 'mentor'. Shortly thereafter, Chess.com shared emails with Dlugy with the press. GM Dlugy has now released a very long and detailed statement regarding multiple aspects, including the accusations as well as his role and impressions of Hans Niemann.

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the protest in Iran as it enters its third week. Also on the show, the supreme court case that could potentially change the internet; the current chaos in the chess world; and more.

Chess Grandmaster, Hans Niemann, Gets Pre-Match Butt Scan After Cheating Claims

Chess Grandmaster, Hans Niemann, Gets Pre-Match Butt Scan After Cheating Claims

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.

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

Chess investigation finds that US Grandmaster Hans Moke Niemann ‘Likely Cheated’ more than 100 times.