Chess.com to publish their findings on Carlsen – Niemann case

After 19-year-old American grandmaster Hans Niemann defeated Magnus Carlsen in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup 2022, the World Chess Champion decided to withdraw from the event. Rumors that Magnus Carlsen suspected Niemann was cheating started spreading over social medias and the “Carlsen – Niemann” controversy is the top news in mass medias ever since. Hans Niemann confessed cheating online in random games on chess.com, but he claimed that he never cheated over-the-board. Chess.com removed Niemann from the platform, explaining their decision with the official statement, and now announced to publish their findings on the Carlsen – Niemann case: “This weekend we are finalizing a thorough investigation into the events of the last few weeks. We will share the entirety of our findings with you next week. We know you are eager for answers, and it’s important that we are meticulous in our research and conclusions. We look forward to discussing it with you in the coming days.” (see the tweet below)

Just a few days ago, Motherboard reviewed and published the confidential emails between GM Maxim Dlugy and Daniel Rensch – Chess.com’s Chief Chess Officer in which the American grandmaster confessed cheating. However, it is not certain if chess.com’s statement on the Carlsen – Niemann case will include confidential information shared in private e-mail discussions.

The timeline of events related to the Carlsen – Niemann case: