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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.