Saturday, September 24, 2022

Hans Niemann beats Magnus Carlsen

 




Hans Niemann, a 19-year-old American and the lowest-ranked player in the tournament, faced Carlson, a man who had dominated chess for more than a decade.

 

Magnus Carlsen, 31 and from Norway, was undefeated in 53 games in classical chess, and had the advantage of playing white - thereby moving first.

 

But if Niemann appeared daunted, he didn't show it. After confidently nullifying the advantage of the first move, he gradually took over the game. Facing a difficult defence in the endgame, Carlsen faltered and soon resigned in a hopeless position.

 

Soon after the game, Carlsen withdrew from the tournament without explanation, despite there being another six rounds left - a virtually unprecedented move at the top level of chess.

 

Niemann admitted to cheating online on two separate occasions aged 12 and 16 by using computer software assistance, but denied ever cheating over the board - widely regarded as a much more serious offence - saying he was even prepared to play naked to prove his innocence……..

 

Source:  BBC News  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-63010107

 

 

 


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