Teen chess grandmaster Hans Niemann "not going to back down" amid cheating allegations
A report by Chess.com this week said the 19-year-old American "likely cheated" in more than 100 online chess games.
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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.