Latest move in chess cheating scandal: a defamation lawsuit from grandmaster Hans Niemann seeking $100 million in damages

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1. Courthouse News Service

   Chess prodigy responds to cheating accusations with $100M defamation lawsuit ↗ (opens Courthouse News Service)

   Published Oct 19, 2022

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   The allegations against Hans Niemann made by world chess champion Magnus Carlsen spurred an online conspiracy theory shared by Elon Musk that Niemann used vibrating sex toys to cheat during a match.

2. France 24

   US grandmaster Niemann sues chess champion Carlsen over cheating charges ↗ (opens France 24)

   Published Oct 19, 2022

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   American grandmaster Hans Niemann, in the latest move in a scandal that has rocked the world of chess, filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Magnus Carlsen after the Norwegian world champion accused him…

3. Polygon

   Hans Niemann sues Magnus Carlsen, Chess.com for $100 million ↗ (opens Polygon)

   Published Oct 19, 2022

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   ‘Chess is Niemann’s life’

4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

   Chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann Files $100 Million Defamation Suit Over Cheating Accusation ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

   Published Oct 19, 2022

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   This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.

5. Forbes

   Teen Chess Grandmaster Sues Chess.com And World Champion Carlsen For $100 Million Over Cheating Allegations ↗ (opens Forbes)

   Published Oct 19, 2022

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   The suit claims Magnus Carlsen—the world No. 1 player—became unhinged after losing to 19-year-old Hans Niemann last month, and retaliated by launching false cheating allegations against the teen who "dared to disrespect the 'King of Chess.'"

6. KTVZ Bend

   Latest move in chess cheating scandal: a defamation lawsuit from grandmaster Hans Niemann seeking $100 million in damages ↗ (opens KTVZ Bend)

   Published Oct 20, 2022

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   By Matt Foster, CNN The cheating scandal that has consumed the chess world has taken its latest twist as American grandmaster Hans Niemann filed a defamation lawsuit against world champion Magnus Carlsen amongst others in a Missouri court on Thursday.

7. France 24

   US grandmaster Niemann sues chess champion Carlsen over cheating claims ↗ (opens France 24)

   Published Oct 20, 2022

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   American grandmaster Hans Niemann, in the latest move in a scandal that has rocked the world of chess, filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Magnus Carlsen after the Norwegian world champion accused him…

8. MyNorthwest

   Chess star Hans Niemann sues over cheating allegations ↗ (opens MyNorthwest)

   Published Oct 20, 2022

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   A 19-year-old chess grandmaster is seeking $100 million in a federal lawsuit alleging a rival chess player and others destroyed his career with false

9. NPR

   Hans Niemann sues Magnus Carlsen for $100 million, accusing him of defamation ↗ (opens NPR)

   Published Oct 20, 2022

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   The 19-year-old chess grandmaster says the world champion has mounted a libelous campaign against him since Niemann defeated Carlsen in September.

10. NBC News

    Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann files defamation lawsuit seeking $100M in damages over cheating allegations ↗ (opens NBC News)

    Published Oct 20, 2022

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    In his latest move in response to the cheating allegations, Niemann has accused world champion Magnus Carlsen and others of slander and libel.

11. The Guardian

    Chess: Niemann sues Carlsen and others for $100m after recovery at St Louis ↗ (opens The Guardian)

    Published Oct 20, 2022

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    The 19-year-old, who has denied all cheating allegations made by the world champion, is to sue Carlsen as well as chess.com, Hikaru Nakamura and others the day after fighting back to almost win a medal at the US Championship

12. The Daily Caller

    Chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann Sues Over Cheating Allegations ↗ (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published Oct 20, 2022

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    Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann filed a lawsuit against Norweigan adversary Magnus Carlsen after he and other parties alleged that Niemann cheated.

13. Al Jazeera

    Hans Niemann files $100m lawsuit after chess cheating claims ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published Oct 20, 2022

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    The grandmaster is suing world champion Magnus Carlsen and online platform Chess.com, among others.

14. CBS News

    American teen Hans Niemann sues chess champion Magnus Carlsen over cheating accusations ↗ (opens CBS News)

    Published Oct 20, 2022

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    Niemann accused Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com of slander and libel and colluding to destroy his reputation and livelihood.

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