The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Daniel Naroditsky, a top American player with an online following, was found dead in Charlotte, N.C., after talking about being accused of cheating by a former world champion.
Category: Carlsen, Magnus
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In a Bitter Lawsuit, Chess Combatants Agree to a Draw
The New York Times – Sports:
An American grandmaster sued Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top player, and two other parties after Carlsen accused him of cheating. A settlement has been announced.
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Chess’s Governing Body Delays Report on Cheating Scandal
The New York Times – Sports:
Did Hans Niemann secretly use a supercomputer to beat the world champion Magnus Carlsen? The International Chess Federation won’t say until October, at the earliest.
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Ding Liren of China Wins World Chess Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Ding prevailed in a rapid-play tiebreaker to defeat Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia. He is the first Chinese man to hold the world title.
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A World Chess Championship Without the World’s Best Player
The New York Times – Sports:
A victory by Ian Nepomniachtchi or Ding Liren would come with political overtones. But Magnus Carlsen’s absence is the talk of the final.
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Magnus Carlsen Accuses Hans Niemann of Cheating
The New York Times – Sports:
Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Championship winner, continues his protest against Hans Niemann.
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The Magnus Carlsen Chess Scandal, Explained
The New York Times – Sports:
Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Championship winner, withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup after losing to Hans Niemann.
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Chess Olympiad: Magnus Carlsen Is Still on Top of His Game
The New York Times – Sports:
And the election for president of the International Chess Federation carried overtones of the war in Ukraine.
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Magnus Carlsen Is Giving Up His World Title. Replacing Him Won’t Be Easy.
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision by the world’s best player to surrender his title means the game will have a new champion. But taking the crown is not the same as beating the man.