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CNN
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An investigation is set to be launched in the wake of cheating
allegations made by world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, FIDE –
the sport’s global governing body – announced on Thursday.

On Monday, Carlsen accused fellow grandmaster Hans Niemann of
cheating, saying that his rival’s “over the board progress has
been unusual.”

This was after Carlsen withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup earlier
this month after a loss to Niemann, then withdrew from his next
game against the American after making just one move at the
Julius Baer Generation Cup.

“He wasn’t tense or even fully concentrating on the game in
critical positions, while outplaying me as black in a way I
think only a handful of players can do,” Carlsen said about his
defeat against Niemann at the Sinquefield Cup.

Niemann has admitted to cheating in online chess at the ages of
12 and 16 but insists he has never cheated in over-the-board
games.

FIDE’s Fair Play Commission (FPL) has launched a three-member
investigatory panel to examine Carlsen’s allegations and
Niemann’s statement about cheating online.

“In the best interest of the chess community, we would kindly
ask the public to refrain from speculations on the outcomes and
potential sanctions until all available facts are well
considered, and a proper investigation is finalized,” said
Salomeja Zaksaite, chairperson of the FPL.

According to FIDE, the panel has the possibility to call for
consultations with external experts if required.

“The FPL is ready to examine the circumstances, compile and
analyze all the data and evidence available, and ascertain the
facts and allegations that have been made public,” said a
statement from the federation.

“The panel will ensure a fair ruling, protecting the rights of
both parties during the investigation.”

CNN has previously contacted both Niemann and Carlsen about the
cheating allegations.

Speaking to CNN earlier this week, Emil Sutovsky, director
general of FIDE, called cheating a “massive problem” in online
chess, but added that over-the-board games have long had
measures in place to detect cheating.

“It started with all sorts of scanners and checkups – and it’s
not like metal scanners you use in airports,” Sutovsky said.

“We use those as well, but these are only part of a global
picture. We use non-linear scanners, we use delays in the
broadcast in order to minimize the chances [of cheating], [and]
we use fair play officers who would monitor physically what
players are doing.”

https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/30/sport/fide-chess-cheating- investigation-spt-intl/index.html

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