World champion Magnus Carlsen alleges Hans Niemann has cheated more than he admits

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen said on Monday he believes Hans Niemann has “deceived more – and more recently – than is publicly acknowledged”, adding that he is now American. And didn’t want to play against any rivals who had cheated repeatedly in the past.

The 31-year-old Norwegian resigned last week after a move against Niemann in the Julius Baer Generation Cup, which is nearly 200 Elo points behind him – the rating system used to calculate the relative skill levels of players.

“So far I have only been able to speak with my actions, and those actions clearly state that I am unwilling to play chess with Niemann,” Carlsen said in a statement on Twitter.

My statement about the last few weeks. https://t.co/KY34DbcjLo

— Magnus Carlsen (@MagnusCarlsen) 1664220901000

Carlsen, world champion since 2013, also withdrew from the Sinckfield Cup in St. Louis, Missouri, earlier this month after an unexpected loss to the 19-year-old, sparking a flurry of comments and allegations that Niemann cheated. was.

Niemann has denied any wrongdoing in the over-the-board games.

“When Niemann was invited at the last minute for the 2022 Sinkfield Cup, I strongly considered withdrawing before the event. I ultimately chose to play,” Carlsen said.

Neiman was previously banned from Chess.com for online fraud after admitting that he had not played fairly in non-competitive games on the website in his youth.

“I believe that Niemann has cheated more — and lately — more than publicly acknowledged,” Carlson said Monday.

“His over-board progress has been unusual, and throughout our game in the Sinckfield Cup I had the impression that he was not stressed or even fully focused on the game in critical positions, while We’re kicking me out as kind of black. A handful of players can do that.”

Nieman was not immediately available to comment.

He recently said, “I’ve never cheated in an over-the-board game. If they want me to be completely naked, I’ll do it. I don’t care. Because I know that.” I’m clean.”

Carlsen also requested for stricter detection measures, while reiterating his concerns about cheating in the game.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) said last week that it shared Norwegian concerns about cheating in the game.

“Chess organizers and all those who care about the sanctity of the game should seriously consider the safeguards and methods of fraud detection for over-the-board chess,” Carlson said.

“We must do something about cheating, and to move forward, I don’t want to play against people who have cheated repeatedly in the past, because I don’t know what they are capable of doing in the future.”

Originally published at Pen 18