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In August 2022, Niemann and Carlsen both competed in the FTX Crypto Cup, an in-person rapid event hosted by Chess24 in Miami. On August 16, Niemann faced Carlsen in a four-game match, and beat him in the first game with the black pieces. After the game, when asked for a post-game interview, he said only "Chess speaks for itself."
On August 28, 2023, Niemann, Carlsen, and Chess.com announced that they had reached an agreement over the matter, in which Niemann was fully reinstated on Chess.com and permitted to participate in future Chess.com events. Carlsen agreed to play him if they matched up, and all parties agreed not to pursue further legal action. [11]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 6 February 2025. Norwegian chess grandmaster (born 1990) For people with a similar name, see Magnus Carlsson (disambiguation), Magnus Karlsson (disambiguation), and Magnus Carlson. Magnus Carlsen Carlsen in 2024 Full name Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen Country Norway Born (1990-11-30) 30 November 1990 (age 34 ...
However, a 72-page report by Chess.com – the online chess platform – later alleged that Niemann “likely cheated” in more than 100 online matches between July 2015 and August 2020 ...
Magnus Carlsen beat Hans Niemann in the pair’s first match against one another since their infamous cheating scandal which made headlines in 2022.
Niemann has been under fire since the world chess champion accused him of cheating. Embattled chess grandmaster Hans Niemann sues Magnus Carlsen, others for $100 million over cheating allegations ...
The lawsuit comes weeks after Carlsen, 31, first accused Niemann of cheating after the two chess players competed at the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis on Sept. 4.
This led Magnus Carlsen to pitch his idea for a classical Freestyle Chess tournament. [7] Carlsen's status as arguably the greatest chess player of all time, [12] [13] or the "G.O.A.T", [14] and him handpicking his opponents or "challengers" inspired the name "Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T Challenge". [15]