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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) reprimanded world champion Magnus Carlsen for resigning from an internet chess match towards fellow grandmaster Hans Niemann after only one transfer however added that it shared the world No.1’s “deep concerns about the damage that cheating brings to chess.”
“We strongly believe that there were better ways to handle this situation,” FIDE stated in a press release launched on Friday.
“The World Champion has a moral responsibility attached to his status, since he is viewed as a global ambassador of the game. His actions impact the reputation of his colleagues, sportive results, and eventually can be damaging to our game.”
The two gamers had been collaborating within the Julius Baer Generation Cup on Monday when Carlsen turned off his display screen and left the match with out rationalization.
Earlier this month, the Norwegian withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis following his shock defeat towards American star Niemann – the primary time he has withdrawn from a event in his profession, in response to chess24.
Another grandmaster, Hikaru Nakamura, stated Carlsen is “suspicious” of Niemann’s conduct, and days after the Sinquefield Cup match, Niemann publicly responded to allegations that he had cheated earlier in his chess profession.
Niemann admitted to dishonest on the ages of 12 and 16 however stated in an interview with the St. Louis Chess Club he had by no means cheated in over-the-board video games.
“I’m saying my truth because I do not want any misrepresentation,” stated Niemann. “I am proud of myself that I have learned from that mistake, and now I have given everything to chess. I have sacrificed everything for chess.”
Neither of those tournaments had been underneath FIDE’s jurisdiction however the group stated “it is our duty to protect the integrity of the game and its image, and in view that the incident keeps escalating, we find it necessary to take a step forward.”
FIDE introduced that it was “prepared to task its Fair Play commission with a thorough investigation of the incident, when the adequate initial proof is provided and all parties involved disclose the information at their disposal.”
“We are fully aware that, in some cases, uncertainty can harm players’ performance,” the assertion continued. “It also can be damaging to a player’s reputation – that’s why we insist on the anti-cheating protocols to be followed.”
CNN has reached out to FIDE for additional clarification in regards to the assertion.
Carlsen has not made any express allegations of dishonest towards Niemann who denies any wrongdoing.
“Unfortunately, I cannot particularly speak on that but people can draw their own conclusions and they certainly have,” he stated in an interview posted on his verified YouTube channel on Wednesday.
“I have to say I’m very impressed by Niemann’s play and I think his mentor Maxim Dlugy must be doing a great job.”
“I will not comment on that,” Carlsen added when requested immediately if he withdrew from the Julius Baer Generation Cup because of the dishonest allegations. “I hope to say a little bit more after the tournament.”
CNN has this week reached out to Carlsen and Niemann for remark however has but to obtain a response.
FIDE stated it shared Carlsen’s “deep concerns about the damage that cheating brings to chess” and known as for additional cooperation between main on-line platforms, personal occasions and high gamers.
“It is our hope that this whole situation could have a long-term positive effect, if tackled properly,” FIDE’s assertion added, proposing a devoted Panel composed of Grandmasters, anti-cheating specialists, FIDE officers and representatives of main chess platforms to mitigate any future threat of dishonest.