American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann was subjected to strict checking at the US Chess Championships in St Louis amid allegations that he cheated using a sex toy during his match against world champions Magnus Carlsen.

American grandmaster Hans Niemann thoroughly scanned before match amid sex toy cheating allegations

American international grandmaster Hans Niemann said Wednesday he "won't back down," after the chess platform chess.com reported he has "probably cheated more than 100 times" in online games.

Grandmaster Hans Niemann breaks silence, defends reputation after cheating charge by Magnus Carlsen

The chess world was rocked when world no.1 Magnus Carlsen accused American grandmaster Hans Niemann of cheating and refused to play against him last month. Now an investigation conducted by Chess.

Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' in more than 100 games, investigation finds

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) said it will convene a three-person panel to look into world champion Magnus Carlsen's allegations that American player Hans Niemann had cheated.

FIDE set to form panel to look into world champion Magnus Carlsen's cheating allegations

A huge controversy broke out in the opening event of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2022-23 on Tuesday (September 27) when GM Ilya Smirin's sexist remarks, claiming that chess is not for women, during the live broadcast went viral in no time.

GM Illya Smirin lands in trouble for sexist remarks, fired for saying 'Chess is not for women'

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen accused 19-year-old US chess player Hans Niemann of cheating. The accusation follows Carlsen's unexpected loss to Niemann earlier this month. What do these allegations mean for the world of chess? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen once again blamed Hans Niemann of cheating and made it clear that he does not want to play against the American grandmaster ever again.

World chess champion Carlsen alleges Niemann has 'cheated more than he admits'

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi went down against world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament, losing the second match 0-2.

Julius Baer Cup: Indian GM Erigaisi loses to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in final

Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen remained vague on Thursday about whether or not he thought Hans Niemann was a cheat after he abruptly conceded his contest against the American at the Julius Baer Generation Cup online tournament following one move.

'Unfortunately, I cannot speak on that': Magnus Carlsen refuses to clarify cheating claims

The sport of Chess has been rocked by a major cheating scandal. World champion Magnus Carlsen quit his Julius Baer Generation Cup match against American Grandmaster Hans Niemann after just one move. Carlsen's decision to withdraw set off waves across the chess world, reigniting the cheating debate in the sport. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo caught up with Indian Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay to address the burning issue.

WION Sports | Magnus Carlsen reignites cheating debate

Reigning chess world champion Magnus Carlsen continued to dominate headlines after leaving his match against Hans Niemann at the Julius Baer Generation Cup after just two moves.

Magnus Carlsen resigns from rematch with Hans Niemann after just two moves

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fueled a rather wild conspiracy theory after reports emerged suggesting that top chess player Hans Niemann, 19 might be cheating to win his matches.

Elon Musk jumps in on the 'anal beads' chess championship conspiracy theory

On Monday (August 22), India's young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made heads turn once again and produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to move past world champion Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup.

Chess: Learn to pronounce his name - Indian tycoon after Praggnanandhaa defeats Carlsen

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday.

R Praggnanandhaa beats World no.1 Magnus Carlsen again but loses top prize in FTX Crypto Cup

Going swimming would be a great way to cool off while the UK swelters in heatwaves, but if playing chess is one of your favourite pastimes, why not mix the two? On August 14, competitors in the Dive Chess World Championships in London did something similar.

Dive Chess World Championships: The ultimate battle of body & mind

India won a bronze medal in the open category at the Chess Olympiad this month. V Pranav became the 75th Indian to attain the grandmaster title in Chess.

India's Chess revolution: A new generation takes centrestage

The India 'B' team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section while India 'A' women's side also finished third in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Tuesday. India 'B' defeated Germany 3-1 in their final round match to end at third position.

Chess Olympiad: India B team wins bronze in Open section; India A women also finish 3rd

Anna Ushenina, Ukraine's first women’s world champion, is from Kharkiv, just 30 miles from the Russia border and one of the heavily shelled cities in the invasion.

44th Chess olympiad concludes in Chennai, Ukraine win gold in women's category

India have been enjoying a stellar run at the ongoing Chess Olympiad in Chennai where there are a total of three Indian teams competing against some of the best chess-playing nations in the world.

Dommaraju Gukesh to R Praggnanandhaa: India's excellent depth comes to fore at Chennai Chess Olympiad

The India 'A' and 'B' teams registered comprehensive victories in the seventh round in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Friday. Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and SL Narayanan secured wins over Abhijeet Gupta and Abhimanyu Puranik as India 'A', the second seeds, outclassed India 'C' 3-1.

Chess Olympiad: India 'A', 'B' register comprehensive victories in Open section

Indian teams made winning starts in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Friday. Top-seeded Indian women's A team beat Tajikistan while the B side got the better of Wales.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to a flyer with winning starts

Did you know? Chess originated in India. The game dates back to 600 AD. India is currently celebrating the homecoming of chess- it is hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India hosts 44th International Chess Olympiad

India is hosting the 44th edition of Chess Olympiad in Chennai. Meanwhile, Pakistan has withdrawn from the Olympiad over India's torch relay through Kashmir on July 21.

WION Dispatch: First-ever Chess Olympiad in 'Home of Chess' | Pak backs out at the last minute

PM Modi opened the Chess Olympiad in Chennai and said, ''Chess Olympiad is hosted by India at a special time in its history, which marks 75 years of freedom from colonial rule. In sports there are no losers, there are winners and there are future winners."

Indian PM Narendra Modi opens the 44th Chess Olympiad

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