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Originally Published 7 months ago — by Chess News | ChessBase
Fabiano Caruana and Gukesh Dommaraju secured crucial victories in round seven of Norway Chess, with Caruana taking the lead and Gukesh closing the gap, while Magnus Carlsen won his game in Armageddon to stay in contention, making the tournament highly competitive with three rounds remaining.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NDTV Sports
Magnus Carlsen expressed admiration for D Gukesh's fighting qualities after losing to him in Norway Chess, and hinted at possible changes in his future participation in classical chess, citing a lack of enjoyment and the pain of losses. Despite the defeat, Carlsen managed to win the Armageddon tie-break against Hikaru Nakamura and reflected on his passion for golf as a way to relax.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Defector
Magnus Carlsen, the former world chess champion, suffered an unexpected and costly blunder in a game against Gukesh Dommaraju at the Norway Chess tournament, leading to his first classical loss to the 19-year-old and prompting a table-banging reaction.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The 2024 World Chess Championship features 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju from India against reigning champion Ding Liren from China, but is notable for the absence of Magnus Carlsen, the five-time champion from Norway. Carlsen, considered the greatest of all time, vacated his title in 2022 due to lack of motivation. The championship faces challenges such as the need for modernization and geopolitical tensions, with Ding struggling in recent performances and Gukesh emerging as a strong contender. The event highlights a shift in chess dominance from Russia to China and India.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chess.com
The upcoming Ding-Gukesh FIDE World Championship in Singapore is generating significant buzz, with many grandmasters predicting a decisive victory for Gukesh Dommaraju. While Gukesh is favored due to his recent form, some, like GM Fabiano Caruana, believe Ding Liren could still win. The match is seen as pivotal for the future of chess, with opinions divided on its significance as a world championship event. The 14-game series begins on November 22, with both players having unique strengths and challenges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The reigning World Chess Champion faces the possibility of losing his title, with indications that the competition might not be close. This development has sparked interest and speculation within the chess community.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chess.com
Magnus Carlsen has ranked the eight contenders in the upcoming Candidates Tournament, with Alireza Firouzja and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu expected to do well, Ian Nepomniachtchi as a top contender, and Gukesh Dommaraju and Vidit Gujrathi likely to do poorly. Carlsen believes Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura are likely to win, while Nijat Abasov is in for a tough time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Decrypt
Anichess, a new NFT game backed by World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, has launched its first stage with a single-player experience and plans for a player-vs-player mode in Q1 2024. The game combines traditional chess with spellcasting, a fantasy storyline, and Web3 functionality, allowing players to collect Orb NFTs for free by completing daily puzzle challenges. These Orbs, traded on the Polygon network, can unlock further challenges and rewards. Anichess also integrates with Animoca Brands’ Mocaverse loyalty platform and plans to introduce player-versus-player gameplay and tournaments in the future.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
British YouTubers Josh Pieters and Archie Manners have put the outlandish theory of using anal beads and a chess computer to cheat in chess to the test. In a video released on their channel, Pieters played against grandmaster Daniel Fernandez while receiving instructions from Manners through a vibrator controlled by a smartphone. The code used to communicate the moves was simple, and Fernandez believed he was participating in a TV show about mastering a skill in three months. The experiment showed that with the help of the chess computer, Pieters was able to defeat Fernandez by exploiting a small mistake. The anal bead theory originated from a Twitch stream and was later parodied in an episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." While there is no evidence that the theory was ever used in actual cheating, it highlights the baseless nature of Magnus Carlsen's insinuation of foul play in a previous chess match.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
YouTubers Josh Pieters and Archie Manners conducted an experiment to test the theory that a remote-controlled vibrating suppository could be used to cheat in a chess game. They successfully used a code and vibrating object to communicate moves to a novice player, who defeated a grandmaster. The experiment highlights the potential for creative cheating methods in chess and renews calls for stricter controls in tournaments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has vehemently denied allegations of cheating in over-the-board chess, specifically using vibrating sex toys to receive signals for moves. The accusations emerged on social media after Niemann's victory over Magnus Carlsen in 2022. Niemann had previously admitted to cheating in online games but denied cheating in over-the-board matches. A report by Chess.com later alleged that Niemann "likely cheated" in over 100 online matches. Niemann filed a defamation lawsuit against Chess.com, Carlsen, and Hikaru Nakamura, which was dismissed by a judge. Cheating in chess has become more prevalent with the rise of technology, prompting online platforms to develop anti-cheating measures.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has denied using a vibrating sex toy to cheat during a match against Magnus Carlsen in the Sinquefield Cup. Niemann, who won the match, was accused of cheating by Carlsen, leading to a $100m lawsuit between the two players. Niemann spoke about the scrutiny he has faced and stated that he did not cheat. He also filed a defamation lawsuit against Carlsen, Chess.com, and another grandmaster. Chess.com stood by its report on Niemann but acknowledged that there was no determinative evidence of cheating in in-person games.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann have resolved their dispute over cheating allegations that arose after Niemann defeated Carlsen in the Sinquefield Cup last year. The dispute led to a $100 million lawsuit and divided the chess community. Chess.com, which acquired Carlsen's Play Magnus Group, had barred Niemann and accused him of cheating multiple times. However, investigations by computer chess experts supported Niemann's denial of cheating. The parties have now reached a settlement, and Chess.com has reinstated Niemann without restrictions. Carlsen has acknowledged that there is no determinative evidence of cheating and is willing to play Niemann in future events.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, known as Pragg, is set to challenge Magnus Carlsen for the title of World Chess Champion. Pragg, who defeated Fabiano Caruana to secure his place in the final, previously shocked the chess world by beating Carlsen in an online tournament. Born and raised in Chennai, India, Pragg started playing chess at a young age and has since achieved numerous victories. Despite his success, he remains modest and sees all top players as role models.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
A $100m lawsuit filed by chess player Hans Niemann over cheating allegations has been dismissed by a court in Missouri. Niemann had accused another top chess player, Magnus Carlsen, of launching a smear campaign against him and illegally blacklisting him from tournaments. The judge ruled that the claim of defamation was outside her jurisdiction and dismissed the antitrust claims, stating they were "tenuous at best". Niemann's lawyers plan to pursue the defamation claims in another state court. Concrete evidence of Niemann cheating has not been provided, although a Chess.com report claimed he probably cheated in over 100 online games.