Teenage chess grandmaster Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' in more than 100 online matches, including ones with prize money involved, according to an investigation by one of the sport's most popular websites.
According to the report, first referenced by the Wall Street Journal, Niemann privately confessed to cheating to the website's chief chess officer in 2020, which led to him being temporarily banned from the platform.
The report said Chess.com closed Niemann's account in September given his previous acknowledgments of cheating, suspicions about his recent play and concerns about the steep, inconsistent rise in his rank."While we don't doubt that Hans is a talented player, we note that his results are statistically extraordinary," the report said.
Niemann has previously admitted publicly to cheating in online matches at the ages of 12 and 16 but the investigation alleged he had cheated more recently.Chess.com has millions of users and hosts more than 10 million chess games a day, . To detect suspected cheating, the website uses software that flags suspicious moves by comparing a player's moves to those suggested by a chess engine. Fewer than 0.14% of players ever cheat on the site, according to the report.Niemann of cheating at the $350,000 Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis, Missouri.
"I believe that Niemann has cheated more -- and more recently -- than he has publicly admitted," the 31-year-old Norwegian
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fight Facts: Bellator 286 ‘Pitbull vs. Borics’Bellator 286 featured a record of championship victories that will not likely be matched, a ruthless Russian “Murdalizer” and a pair of painful injuries.
Read more »
Good deeds will be happening throughout southwestern NS Oct. 2-9 through Love Atlantic week | SaltWireThere are going to be a lot of good deeds happening in southwestern Nova Scotia the week of Oct. 2-9 as part of an initiative called Love Atlantic. | SaltWire
Read more »
I ran the HotBox, Toronto's first cannabis consumption lounge, for 20 years—now it's closing'Woody Harrelson spent a week hanging out in the space, smoking weed and playing chess. Bill Murray and Tricky dropped by'
Read more »
Yorkdale Shopping Centre is getting over a dozen new stores this fallOver a dozen new brands are opening up shop at Yorkdale Shopping Centre this fall.
Read more »