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Chess World’s ‘Anal Bead’ Cheating Saga Quietly Comes To An End

August 29, 2023 · Video Gaming

It felt like this day might never come, but former world champion Magnus Carlsen and grandmaster Hans Niemann have finally put the cheating scandal that rocked the chess…

Chess Champ’s Mouse Slip Costs Him Final Match And $30K Top Prize

April 6, 2023 · Video Gaming

Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos (Getty Images) On April 6, 5-Time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen lost in a dramatic and surprising way: His mouse slipped and he moved his…