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Chess.com recently (coincidently just before this drama happened) bought out Magnus Carlsen's group of companies https://chess24.com/en/read/news/play-magnus-gr

• Woeps 4y ago
  Could you please elaborate? I personally can't see how the acquisition and cheating are connected
  • Aicy 4y ago
    Conflict of interest. Magnus Carlsen has put his reputation on the line by calling out Hans Niemann for cheating. Many people have criticised him for doing saying there is not enough evidence. Chess.com has an interest in defending Magnus's brand since they are buying his companies.
    • AmericanChopper 4y ago
      There is a very short list of people, in the entire history of the game, who could possibly be considered better players than Carlsen. His reputation is not in jeopardy at all.
      • Aicy 4y ago
        No one is questioning his reputation as a skilled player. They are questioning him for potentially calling someone out for cheating on flimsy (or no) evidence.
        • AmericanChopper 4y ago
          Only the most casual of chess followers think that Carlsen calling out a confessed cheater is somehow putting his reputation at stake.