Carlsen explains why he accused Niemann of cheating: 'There were a lot of stories back then'

Chess great Magnus Carlsen has finally opened up about the cheating allegations he made against Hans Niemann in 2022. Carlsen explained why he thought Niemann was cheating and added that he still feels there’s 'something off' about the American Grandmaster’s game.

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Carlsen explains why he accused Niemann of cheating: 'There were a lot of stories back then'
Chess great Magnus Carlsen has finally opened up about the cheating allegations he made against Hans Niemann in 2022. Carlsen explained why he thought Niemann was cheating and added that he still feels there’s 'something off' about the American Grandmaster’s game.
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