Chess Cheating Scandal: Why Did Magnus Carlsen Leave The Tournament?
By Sourit Sanyal Norwegian chess master, 31-year-old Magnus Carlsen, withdrew from the high-stakes Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis, United States on September 4, hours after his loss to Hans Niemann, a 19-year-old American newcomer. This was followed by allegations of cheating against the American teenager, triggering a scandal. As the drama over the accusations against Neimann unfolds, we take a look at what the cheating scandal is all about and the allegations faced by Niemann. Magnus Carlsen's Withdrawing From Sinquefield CupSoon after his defeat in the third round against Niemann, Magnus Carl...