American teen Hans Niemann sues chess champion Magnus Carlsen over cheating accusations
Niemann accused Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com of slander and libel and colluding to destroy his reputation and livelihood.
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Niemann accused Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com of slander and libel and colluding to destroy his reputation and livelihood.
The controversy stemming from cheating allegations by reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen is seen as the biggest scandal in years, as hanky-panky... 21.10.2022, Sputnik International
The 19-year-old chess grandmaster says the world champion has mounted a libelous campaign against him since Niemann defeated Carlsen in September.
The 19-year-old, who has denied all cheating allegations made by the world champion, is to sue Carlsen as well as chess.com, Hikaru Nakamura and others the day after fighting back to almost win a medal at the US Championship
A suit alleges the defendants worked together to defame and libel the 19-year-old Niemann after his Sinquefield Cup win.