Chess world rocked as player openly accused of cheating, News

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen has openly accused American teenager Hans Niemann of cheating in a fiery statement released on Monday, 26 September. Mr Carlsen, the number one player in the world, alleged that 19-year-old Niemann “has cheated more — and more recently — than he has publicly admitted.” The Norwegian player, who withdrew from a tournament earlier this month after losing to Mr Niemann, has previously made veiled accusations against the American, who has accused Mr Carlsen of trying to ruin his career. Sign up to our newsletters.

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