The mystery of Hans Niemann and his last-minute withdrawal from Freestyle Chess Paris Tour
Hans Niemann, who recently qualified for the 2025 Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, unexpectedly withdrew shortly before the tournament. The organisers stated that unprecedented anti-cheating measures were being implemented, prompting speculation about the reason for his sudden exit, and he has been replaced by Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
Hans Niemann, who recently qualified for the 2025 Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, unexpectedly withdrew shortly before the tournament. The organisers stated that unprecedented anti-cheating measures were being implemented, prompting speculation about the reason for his sudden exit, and he has been replaced by Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
