Hans Niemann

Carlsen’s lawyer commented on Niemann’s accusations

Craig Reiser, the lawyer of the world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, spoke about the decision of the American grandmaster Hans Niemann to sue the Norwegian. “Niemann admitted that he had cheated in the past. This trial is nothing more than an attempt to shift the blame to others. His accusations are groundless,” – Raiser said….

The US Championship has ended

Final standing: 1.Caruana – 8,5 ; 2. Robson – 8 ; 3. Dominguez, Liang – 7,5 ; 5-9. So, Niemann, Xiong, Sevian,Shankland -7; 10. Aronian – 6 ; 11-13. Swierch, Yoo, Lenderman – 5,5; 14. Moradiabadi – 2. In the women’s championship, a playoff will be held today between Krush and J.Yu – 9 out…

USA Championship. Standing after round 12

The U.S. Chess Championships continue in St. Louis. Current position : 1. Caruana — 8; 2. Robson — 7.5; 3-4. Dominguez, Liang -7, 5-9. So, Niemann, Xiong, Sevian,Shankland — 6,5 ; 10-11. Swierch, Aronian — 5.5; 12-13. Lenderman, Yoo — 4.5; 14. Moradiabadi — 2. Women. 1. Krush Yu — 8,5; 2-3. Yu , Cervantes…

USA Championship. Standing after the 11th round

The U.S. Chess Championships continue in St. Louis. Current position : Caruana — 7.5; 2. Robson — 7; 3-4. Dominguez, Sevian — 6.5; 5-7. Liang, Xiong, Shankland — 6; 8-10. Swierch, So, Niemann — 5.5; 11-12. Aronian, Lenderman — 4.5; 13. Yoo — 4; 14. Moradiabadi — 2. Women. 1. Yu — 8; Krush —…

Caruana expressed an opinion about Niemann

Fabiano Caruana, a participant in the 2018 World Championship match, believes that the chess world has divided into two camps after the situation with Hans Niemann. “I understand why Niemann doesn’t want to give interviews, because he feels attacked from all sides. Hans doesn’t want to talk so that his words won’t be used against…