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Chess.com, Carlsen's major sponsor (who just bought PlayMagnus), put out the following statement after banning Hans from the platform: >The last few days have

Chess.com, Carlsen's major sponsor (who just bought PlayMagnus), put out the following statement after banning Hans from the platform: >The last few days have been tumultuous for many in the chess community. At this time, we have reached out to Hans Niemann to explain our decision to privately remove him from Chess.com and our events. We have shared detailed evidence with him concerning our decision, including information that contradicts his statements regarding the amount and seriousness of his cheating on Chess.com. We have invited Hans to provide an explanation and response with the hope of finding a resolution where Hans can again participate on Chess.com. We want nothing more than to see the best chess players in the world succeed in the greatest events. We will always act to protect the integrity of the game that we all love. Seems like Chess.com has evidence of cheating and Hans hasn't responded to this directly.

isitmadeofglass 4y ago
Maked sense. Imagine that your a kid who never cheats and try it once at age 12, and just happen to get caught, then never cheat again until one time when your 16 and trying to build a famous stream, which is going absolutely great without any cheating you think “hmm, might as well cheat just once to get a bigger crowd” and unlucky stars, you happen to get caught that one time again.
mrguyorama 4y ago
IMO that's just as bad as Carlson's lack of comment. How can the other guy possibly clear his name when people aren't even "charging" him? Instead of giving us this evidence they have, they're basically saying "Oh we know he did bad things in the past, just trust us, we should never trust him again" Like it might be true, but that is a really gross way to put pressure on someone.
tsss 4y ago
If they have evidence, why aren't they publishing it?

isitmadeofglass 4y ago

Maked sense. Imagine that your a kid who never cheats and try it once at age 12, and just happen to get caught, then never cheat again until one time when your 16 and trying to build a famous stream, which is going absolutely great without any cheating you think “hmm, might as well cheat just once to get a bigger crowd” and unlucky stars, you happen to get caught that one time again.

mrguyorama 4y ago

IMO that's just as bad as Carlson's lack of comment. How can the other guy possibly clear his name when people aren't even "charging" him? Instead of giving us this evidence they have, they're basically saying "Oh we know he did bad things in the past, just trust us, we should never trust him again" Like it might be true, but that is a really gross way to put pressure on someone.

tsss 4y ago

If they have evidence, why aren't they publishing it?