ToplineLawyers representing Norwegian World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen and online chess platform Chess.com asked a federal judge Friday to toss a $100 million lawsuit filed by chess grandmaster Hans Niemann in October, which marked a dramatic escalation of tensions over cheating allegations levied against the 19-year-old American. Magnus Carlsen (R) of Norway competes during the 83rd Tata Steel Chess Tournament held in Dorpshuis ... [+] De Moriaan on January 27, 2021 in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. Key BackgroundCheating rumors surrounding Niemann came to a head on September 19, when Carlsen resigned from a rematch with Niemann after just one move. Chess.com banned Niemann in 2020 after he privately admitted cheating during games where money was at stake, according to the Wall Street Journal. Further ReadingTeen Chess Grandmaster Sues Chess.com And World Champion Carlsen For $100 Million Over Cheating Allegations (Forbes)Grandmaster At Center Of Chess World Scandal Likely Cheated More Than 100 Times, Investigation Finds (Forbes)World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Resigns From Match After Just One Move Against Player At Center Of ‘Cheating’ Scandal (Forbes)

Source: Forbes December 03, 2022 04:03 UTC