Chinese chess scandal: 3 grandmasters banned for life, 41 penalised as controversy rocks China
China has been rocked by a major Chinese chess (Xiangqi) cheating scandal with investigations uncovering cases of match-fixing, bribery, and unethical conduct involving players and coaches. Three grandmasters have been handed lifetime bans, while 38 others face penalties ranging from suspensions to official reprimands. The controversy has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the sport.
China has been rocked by a major Chinese chess (Xiangqi) cheating scandal with investigations uncovering cases of match-fixing, bribery, and unethical conduct involving players and coaches. Three grandmasters have been handed lifetime bans, while 38 others face penalties ranging from suspensions to official reprimands. The controversy has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the sport.
