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Magnus Carlsen: Cancelling my diamond membership and never coming back to chess.com #TweetOftheDay

Cheating allegations and the recent “Carlsen – Niemann” chess drama became the top story of the news channels, magazines, and newspapers worldwide, among them: CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, Vice, DW News, The Guardian, Washington Post, The Ney York Times etc.

The Carlsen – Niemann controversy is top news in mass media

After Hans Niemann defeated the World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup 2022, Carlsen decided to withdraw from the tournament giving no detailed explanations. Rumors that Magnus Carlsen suspected Niemann was cheating started spreadin

Lagno defeats Zhu Jiner to take the sole lead in the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Astana 2022

The Kazakhstan Chess Federation, in close collaboration with FIDE, is leaving no stone unturned in their desire to provide a clean and safe environment for the Women’s Grand Prix in Astana. One of the main concerns is guaranteeing that the players feel comfortable as soon as they arrive at the Astana Business Hub.

The venue is spacious and well-lit, and players can access a special rest area with beverages, fruit and sweets. High-tech digital boards and clocks are being used for the games, and three different types of chairs are provided. 

Ramesh RB: FIDE should have devised a good practical solution to the cheating problem years ago

World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen today published the official statement on the recent “Carlsen – Niemann” controversy and accused Hans Niemann of cheating more than the 19-year-old American admitted publicly.

Susan Polgar suggests a lifetime ban for second cheating offense

After losing to Hans Niemann in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup 2022, Magnus Carlsen decided to withdraw from the event. Two weeks later he refused to play against Niemann and resigned his game in the Julius Baer Generation Cup after only two played moves.

Romain Edouard: Magnus Carlsen has done everything right so far, and with class

The Managing Editor Thinkers Publishing, Chess Grandmaster, Chess Coach GM Romain Edouard commented on the latest statement by Magnus Carlsen regarding the ongoing Carlsen – Niemann cheating allegations drama. Romain says, “Magnus Carlsen has done everything right so far, and with class. The argument that he is a cry-baby is absurd – he has never been one. He hates losing but NEVER blamed anyone but himself.

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