The Carlsen-Niemann Affair

In the last few days the chess world has been in enormous upheaval after the World Champion Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in protest after three rounds, with an unspoken accusation of cheating of the player who had defeated him, US rising star Hans Niemann. Lines were drawn, accusations made and defenses stated. Here is a full overview of both sides of this explosive controversy.

Cheating at chess: the story so far

Red flags in Niemann's games!!! - Chessable

Red flags in Niemann's games!!! - Chessable

Ruminations on the Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann cheating affair – Ruminant Pink Friday

Carlsen and Niemann settle dispute over cheating claims that rocked chess, Chess

Inside the Chess Cheating Scandal: 'It Was a Ticking Time Bomb' - WSJ

Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann bury chess hatchet

Magnus Carlsen publicly accuses Hans Niemann of more cheating, Magnus Carlsen

The Magnus Carlsen Chess Scandal, Explained - The New York Times

Hans Niemann: Teenage grandmaster 'likely cheated' in dozens of matches

US judge throws out high-profile chess cheating lawsuit - Sportstar

Teenage Niemann has cheated in more than 100 online chess games, says report - Read Qatar Tribune on the go for unrivalled news coverage

Chess controversy: what happened between Niemann and Carlsen?

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating