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.

World champion Carlsen alleges Niemann has cheated more than he admits

After Magnus Carlsen's allegations, Chess.com report claims Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' over 100 times - ESPN

Grandmaster Clash: Preliminary legal analysis of GM Hans Niemann v. Magnus Carlsen et al. : r/chess

Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating, chess saga continues - Polygon

Niemann case: Chess.com publishes report accusing US grandmaster of cheating in over 100 online games, Culture

Chess scandal: Out with anal beads, in with cheating accusations

Chess champ Magnus Carlsen hints at cheating amid Hans Niemann scandal

Beautiful mind at work or AI driven conman, cheating becoming chess' Achilles heel

Carlsen against Niemann: controversy, statistics and drama

Niemann mentor demands apology from Magnus Carlsen (Norwegian article) : r/chess

Did Magnus Carlsen just say or insinuate that Maxim Dlugy has been teaching Hans Niemann how to cheat at chess? - Quora

Hans Niemann Is the Bad Boy of Chess. But Did He Cheat? - The New York Times

Chess cheating scandal: Magnus Carlsen loses to Hans Moke Niemann.