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American international grandmaster Hans Niemann said Wednesday he "won't back down," after the chess platform chess.com reported he has "probably cheated more

Chess.com alleges Neimann cheated in over 100 games; grandmaster denies accusations, claims to be "ready to play naked" if necessary.

Teenage grandmaster Hans Niemann (pictured) was accused this week of cheating more than 100 times in online matches.

Niemann previously declared he would play naked to prove doubters wrong after rumours suggested he could have used vibrating anal beads, controlled by a third-party, to determine his moves

The Carlsen-Niemann saga is a reminder of what is at stake in a game that has gripped writers, scientists and conquerors.

A report by Chess.com this week said the 19-year-old American "likely cheated" in more than 100 online chess games.

Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann said he is not going to back down as accusations of widespread cheating intensify. On Tuesday, an investigation by popular online platform Chess.com claimed Niemann "likely cheated" in more than 100 online matches.

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

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

The U.S. Chess Championships opened play at the St. Louis Chess Club here on Wednesday afternoon. Players, including 19-year-old Hans Niemann, were greeted by a bevy of beefed-up security measures.