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Chess: Magnus Carlsen blames opponent’s watch for shock defeat

The Norwegian said he lost his concentration when he saw his opponent was wearing a timepiece at the Qatar Masters

The Guardian - UK

Magnus Carlsen blames chess opponent’s accessory for loss in anti-cheating rant

The Norwegian also hit out at the Qatar Masters for not taking anti-cheating measures seriously

The Independent UK

Chess: World Juniors lacks big names but Maurizzi has potential to be a star

In the 21st century the very best talents have tended to avoid the tournament, in contrast to the 1950s when several winners went on to have successful careers

The Guardian - UK

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Hans Niemann pooh-poohs a chess cheating theory that's based on vibrating beads

Chess prodigy Hans Niemann is competing in the World Junior Chess Championship — but he's also answering questions about an outlandish cheating theory.

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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann tells Piers Morgan he did not use sex toy to cheat during tournament

The 20-year-old told Piers Morgan that the allegations were ‘disheartening’

Evening Standard

Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to beat Magnus Carlsen

The Norwegian former world champion Magnus Carlsen had alleged that US prodigy Hans Niemann had cheated during an upset win last year

The Independent UK

Chess: Doubt cast over Ding Liren’s planned return to action at Asian Games

The 30-year-old, who has only competed once since he won the world crown in April, had been scheduled to lead the Chinese team

The Guardian - UK

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Who could dominate world chess? The most promising country is India, says Alexander Grischuk

He asked me to wear it if I win something. Alexander Grischuk, former World No. 3 and 3-time World Blitz Champion, put on a Chicago Bulls cap after winning the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. He shared his memories of his first major success, his thoughts on India's…

The Hindu

Chess: Kasparov subsides at St Louis while Sam Sevian scores career best

The former world champion, 60, led the Champions Showdown 9LX unbeaten with 3/4, then collapsed to 3/9, while the 22-year-old finished ahead of the US elite

The Guardian - UK

I think Anand is among the five great chess players of all time, says Alexander Grischuk

Alexander Grischuk, 17, shocked the chess world by reaching the semis of the World Championship. 23 yrs later, he won the Tata Steel Chess India tournament. He attributes his success to his hatred of losing & his admiration for Anand. He fondly remembers his visit to the Taj Mahal.

The Hindu

Anand is among top five of all-time greats in world chess: Grischuk

Alexander Grischuk

The Hindu

Chess: Carlsen increases lead while Niemann is involved in new controversy

The Norwegian, 32, follows up his World Cup victory in Baku by winning the latest leg of the online ChampionsTour, while the former world champion Vladimir Kramnik is displeased at losing to Niemann

The Guardian - UK

Getting past Vishy sir is very special: Gukesh

D. Gukesh is India's youngest Grandmaster, taking over the No. 1 spot from mentor Viswanathan Anand. He reflects on his progress, World Cup performance, and Magnus Carlsen match. Gukesh is thrilled to have surpassed Anand's rating, but is focused on his own career. He enjoyed his World Cup performance and…

The Hindu

Chess: Niemann back in action after $100m lawsuit against Carlsen is settled

The controversial 20-year-old had a subdued return at Titled Tuesday, but will be the No1 seed at the World Junior Championship in Mexico City

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Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa along with his parents meet PM Modi

18-yr-old Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa, along with his parents, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and thanked him for words of encouragement.

Dynamite News

Chess World Cup silver medallist Praggnanandhaa returns to rousing welcome in Chennai

Indian chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who won a silver medal in FIDE World Cup 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday received a rousing welcome on his arrival at the Chennai Airport. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Huge chess scandal ends with begrudging agreement as one grandmaster threatens to 'name names' regardless

World champion Magnus Carlsen had accused opponent Hans Niemann of cheating.

Evening Standard

Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann cleared of using sex toy to help him cheat

Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has been cleared of cheating following claims that he used a sex toy to receive wireless signals against world champion Magnus Carlsen.

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Chess cheating controversy | Carlsen, Niemann settle dispute outside court

Norway's Magnus Carlsen and U.S. chess prodigy Hans Niemann have resolved their dispute outside court. Niemann's account on Chess.com has been reinstated and he is welcome to play at future events. Carlsen acknowledged Chess.com's report and is willing to play Niemann in future events.

The Guardian - US

Carlsen and Niemann settle dispute over cheating claims that rocked chess

A dispute that caused scandal in the world of elite chess appears to have been settled after the players involved said they have moved on from their rift

The Hindu

Tata Steel tournament — a solid platform that takes Indian chess forward

European women in sarees, equal prize money, top stars, passionate fans: Tata Steel Chess India has it all. Tata Steel Chess India has it all: European women in sarees, equal prize money, top stars, passionate fans. It's India's only elite chess event, with the world's top talents, and has seen…

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Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal | Golden generation of Indian chess

India’s Fabulous Four have taken the country’s chess to new heights. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal are the future of Indian chess. The Fabulous Four have taken the country's chess to new heights. All under 20, they have achieved remarkable feats, such as D. Gukesh breaking into the world's top…

The Hindu

Unchecked run: On the Chess World Cup, Magnus Carlsen and his challengers

Whoever wins the World title cannot claim to be the planet’s best player as long as Magnus Carlsen is around

The Guardian - UK

Chess: sickly Carlsen wins World Cup in Baku by beating Praggnanandhaa

Norway’s world No 1 Magnus Carlsen won the World Cup after playing cautiously in the first two games due to food poisoning

The Hindu

This is no small feat: PM Modi leads wishes for Praggnanandhaa

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also took to social media to congratulate Praggnanandhaa for his feat.

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