daniel rensch – Chessdom https://www.chessdom.com Chess, chess news, live chess games Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:24:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 State of Chess.com | Daniel Rensch & Magnus Carlsen LIVE https://www.chessdom.com/state-of-chess-com-daniel-rensch-magnus-carlsen-live/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:24:07 +0000 https://www.chessdom.com/?p=85955 Chess.com announced the big news coming today. Chess.com’s Chief Chess Officer Daniel Rensch and Magnus Carlsen will reveal the news during the live broadcast which will start at 19:00 CEST.

]]> Magnus Carlsen, chess.com, and Daniel Rensch filed a motion to dismiss Niemann’s complaints https://www.chessdom.com/magnus-carlsen-chess-com-and-daniel-rensch-filed-a-motion-to-dismiss-niemanns-complaints/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 23:22:43 +0000 https://www.chessdom.com/?p=85485 Hans Niemann filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court (Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division). Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann, represented by his attorneys Oved & Oved LLP and local Missouri counsel The Gartner Law Firm, is seeking a total of 400 million USD in damages from “Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen aka Magnus Carlsen, Play Magnus as Play Magnus Group, Chess.com LLC, Daniel Rensch aka Danny Rensch, and Hikaru Nakamura”. 

Initially assigned judge Ronnie Lee White described Niemann’s Complaint as procedurally defective, later recusing himself from the case with the explanation that there are circumstances present in this case that could require recusal under 28 U.S.C. § 455. The case was reassigned to Judge Audrey Fleissig.

Magnus Carlsen, chess.com, and Daniel Rensch yesterday filed a motion to dismiss Niemann’s complaints. Carlsen’s filing says that Niemann is an admitted cheater who “wants to cash in by blaming others for the fallout from his own admitted misconduct”, while Rensch says in his filing that “the Court lacks personal jurisdiction over him”.

“After years of trying to curate a reputation as the bad boy of chess, Plaintiff Hans Niemann wants to cash in by blaming others for the fallout from his own admitted misconduct. Niemann’s Amended Complaint concedes that he has a well-known history of cheating. But rather than dealing with the unsurprising consequences of his own actions, Niemann now seeks to shift blame to reigning World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen and others, claiming a wholly implausible conspiracy to defame and boycott Niemann that somehow damaged his already dubious reputation to the tune of $100 million“, reads Carlsen’s filing.

See all news related to Carlsen – Niemann case here.

]]> Hans Moke Niemann files massive lawsuit https://www.chessdom.com/hans-moke-niemann-files-massive-lawsuit-updated/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:45:24 +0000 https://www.chessdom.com/?p=84186 After 19-year-old American grandmaster Hans Niemann defeated Magnus Carlsen in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup 2022, the World Chess Champion decided to withdraw from the event. Rumors that Magnus Carlsen suspected Niemann was cheating started spreading over social media and the “Carlsen – Niemann” controversy is the top news in mass media ever since. Scroll down for 90 news articles in chronological order

Today, Hans Niemann filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court (Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division). The lawsuit of Hans Niemann is directed vs “Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen aka Magnus Carlsen, Play Magnus as Play Magnus Group, Chess.com LLC, Daniel Rensch aka Danny Rensch, and Hikaru Nakamura”. Hans Niemann announced, “The Lawsuit speaks for itself”, mimicking the line that he used during one of the Meltwater events , which became so famous that we see it in later interviews like “The silence of my critics speaks for itself”, news articles “Daniel Rensch about chess.com’s statement: This tweet speaks for itself“, “The report speaks for itself”, his father’s words “Hans is a good kid. His chess speaks for itself”

Stay tuned for updates on Chessdom.com, developing story

The timeline of events related to the Carlsen – Niemann case:

DateNews
5-SepBREAKING: Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the Sinquefield Cup 2022
5-SepPossible reasons of Magnus Carlsen’s withdrawal from the Sinquefield Cup 2022
5-SepHans Niemann was thoroughly checked before the fourth round of the Sinquefield Cup (VIDEO)
5-SepSinquefield Cup’s players and organizers react to Carlsen’s withdrawal from the tournament
5-SepHans Niemann R4 post-game interview: At least I got to beat Magnus Carlsen before he left
6-SepSinquefield Cup 2022 improves anti-cheating measures after Carlsen’s withdrawal
6-SepFabiano Caruana: Can’t wait to hear more about the Hans effect on The Magnus Effect
6-SepReactions to Magnus Carlsen’s withdrawal from the Sinquefield Cup 2022
6-SepNiemann’s emotional confession R5 post-game interview: I cheated in random games on chess.com and this was the biggest mistake in my life
7-SepReactions to Hans Niemann’s interview
7-SepHans Niemann: I’d like to see what Nakamura has to say now
8-SepHans Niemann R6 post-game interview: The silence of my critics speaks for itself
8-SepElon Musk comments on accusations towards Hans Niemann
8-SepGarry Kasparov about Carlsen’s withdrawal: It’s an act with no precedent in the past 50 years
9-SepChess.com explains its decision to remove Hans Niemann from the platform in the official statement
9-SepDaniel Rensch about chess.com’s statement: This tweet speaks for itself
9-SepHikaru Nakamura reacts to Hans Niemann’s interview
9-SepSusan Polgar about Niemann – Carlsen case: The professional reputation of many parties is at stake
9-SepGarry Kasparov: Unless the chess world is to be dragged down into endless pathetic rumors, clear statements must be made
9-SepNiemann keeps analyzing his game with MVL while getting checked with the anti-cheating device (VIDEO)
9-SepHans Niemann R7 post-game interview: It is absolutely ridiculous to play chess under these conditions
10-SepHikaru Nakamura and Daniel Naroditsky speak about cheating in chess
10-SepHans Niemann’s fans gather in front of the Saint Louis Chess Club
10-SepSinquefield Cup Chief Arbiter’s statement: We have no indication that any player has been playing unfairly in the Sinquefield Cup 2022
11-SepNew allegations within Niemann – Carlsen case: Hans Niemann performs much better with live DGT boards
11-SepNigel Davies, “If Carlsen does not speak soon, the FIDE Ethics Commission should act”
11-SepAlexander Grischuk about Niemann – Carlsen case: Magnus freaked out for a reason
11-SepRichard Rapport suggests a polygraph test to manage cheating in chess and protect players who are falsely accused
11-SepAlexei Shirov: Hans Niemann’s last GM norm looks suspicious
12-SepHans Niemann after the end of the Sinquefield Cup 2022: It was a lot to handle and I wasn’t able to manage my nerves
13-SepS.L. Narayanan: I believe FIDE has to take more stringent measures for both online as well as OTB
13-SepHans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen to meet at the Julius Baer Generation Cup
14-SepHans Niemann to be back at the Saint Louis Chess Club for the 2022 Fall Chess Classic
15-SepFabiano Caruana on Carlsen’s withdrawal: I do not think Niemann cheated in this tournament
16-SepLeonard Barden for Guardian on Niemann – Carlsen case: It is time for FIDE to step in
16-SepStephen Colbert jokes about the latest accusations against Hans Niemann in his late night talk show
18-SepAlejandro Ramirez shares his insights on Carlsen’s withdrawal: I don’t think Hans cheated
19-SepMagnus Carlsen resignes against Hans Niemann in the second move
19-SepSusan Polgar on Carlsen’s resignation against Niemann: Definitely a protest move!
19-SepHammer says Carlsen should be sanctioned in live Norwegian TV program
19-SepFair-Play specialist Kenneth Regan: Niemann played well, but not too well
19-SepLevon Aronian: I believe Niemann hasn’t been the cleanest person when it comes to online chess
19-SepMagnus Carlsen applauds Pragg for the fantastic game
19-SepReactions to Magnus Carlsen’s resignation
19-SepNiemann’s and Carlsen’s facial expressions during their 2-move game
20-SepCarlsen will not give any interviews during the tournament
20-SepAnish Giri: we know about online cheating by multiple other chess players
20-SepNakamura on Carlsen – Nieman Julius Baer game
20-SepMartin B. Justesen: Carlsen is handling the Chess.com merger like Elon Musk did with the purchase of Twitter
20-SepCarlsen’s resignation is the top story in Norwegian newspapers
20-SepWhy was Hans Niemann invited to the Julius Baer Generation Cup?
20-SepNaroditsky: I am pretty confident that Magnus believes Niemann has cheated over the board before Saint Louis
20-SepThe Carlsen – Niemann conflict is more recent than everyone thinks?
20-SepWhat if Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann meet in the Julius Baer Generation Cup Knockout phase?
21-SepLevon Aronian on 21-move loss to Niemann: Hans played very strange moves
21-SepFIDE closely follows Carlsen – Niemann case, a statement to come
21-SepEmil Sutovsky: FIDE is concerned about recent developments of Carlsen – Niemann case
21-SepBREAKING! Magnus Carlsen: cheaters should not be taken lightly either online or OTB
21-SepNiemann’s mentor whom Carlsen mentions in the interview was banned from chess.com for cheating?!
22-SepSusan Polgar: Sadly, the performances of other young talents are overshadowed
22-SepAnish Giri about the recent chess drama: It’s moving in circles a little bit
22-SepFabiano Caruana: I would take Regan’s analysis with a large grain of salt
22-SepMagnus Carlsen: Some people were more supportive privately than publicly
23-SepIan Nepomniachtchi: I was unhappy to hear Hans Niemann will replace Rapport in Sinquefield Cup
23-SepFIDE publishes the official statement on the Carlsen – Niemann case
24-SepTop grandmasters take Carlsen’s side in the Carlsen – Niemann case?!
24-SepHans Niemann is innocent until proven guilty
25-SepSusan Polgar: DON’T CHEAT! It is simply NOT worth it!
25-SepMagnus Carlsen announces his statement(s) for the coming days: I want cheating in chess to be dealt with seriously
26-SepKenneth Regan for Al Jazeera: I was in daily communication with the Sinquefield Cup organizers
26-SepBREAKING! Magnus Carlsen publishes the official statement: I believe that Niemann has cheated more
26-SepChris Bird – Chief Arbiter of the Sinquefield Cup 2022 reacts to Carlsen’s statement
26-SepNakamura on Carlsen’s statement: It seems to me that Carlsen thinks Hans was cheating in the game they played at the Sinquefield Cup
26-SepReactions to Magnus Carlsen’s official statement
26-SepIs Carlsen’s statement the end, the beginning of the end, or only the end of the beginning? 
26-SepFabiano Caruana and Maurice Ashley comment on Carlsen’s statement (C-Squared podcast)
26-SepGM Nigel Davies on Carlsen’s statement: This is a very clear accusation of cheating, but without actual evidence
27-SepSusan Polgar suggests a lifetime ban for second cheating offense
27-SepRamesh RB: FIDE should have devised a good practical solution to the cheating problem years ago
27-SepAnish Giri reveals moves of the “Beach Game” between Niemann and Carlsen
27-SepGM Raymond Keene: Niemann could now raise stakes by consulting M’Learned Friends
27-SepSergey Karjakin on Carlsen’s statement: Niemann’s guilt has not been proven, but there is no smoke without fire
27-SepThe Carlsen – Niemann controversy is top news in mass media
28-SepGM Daniel King: “It seems to have been forgotten that a 19-year-old has been thrown to the lions”
28-SepHikaru Nakamura comments on Yosha Iglesias’s “the most incriminating evidence against Hans Niemann”
28-SepMotherboard reviews e-mails in which Maxim Dlugy confesses cheating on chess.com
29-SepEugene Perelshteyn defends and criticizes Carlsen on the Hans Niemann cheating accusations
29-SepGarry Kasparov: Carlsen’s behavior was unacceptable
1-OctIan Nepomniachtchi explains what could be considered evidence of cheating in chess
2-OctHikaru Nakamura on the recent Carlsen – Niemann case developments: I don’t see a happy ending to this
4-OctThe Wall Street Journal publishes chess.com’s findings on the Carlsen – Niemann case
4-OctHikaru Nakamura on chess.com’s findings about Hans Niemann: This is the big drama
4-OctReactions to chess.com’s findings about Hans Niemann
4-OctChess.com publishes 72-page report on Carlsen – Niemann case
5-OctGM Noel Studer: It’s insane that chess.com knew Hans likely cheated over 100 times and would have let him play in CGC
]]> Daniel Rensch explains why chess.com didn’t ban Joachim Nilsen who admitted to cheating in PRO Chess League https://www.chessdom.com/daniel-rensch-explains-why-chess-com-didnt-ban-joachim-nilsen-who-admitted-to-cheating-in-pro-chess-league/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:24:31 +0000 https://www.chessdom.com/?p=83610 The President of the Norwegian Chess Federation Joachim Nilsen resigned from his position today, one day after he admitted to cheating on chess.com. Nilsen confessed to NRK that he cheated online during the PRO Chess League 2016/2017, as he received outside help from a person who was hidden in the room while he played for the Norwegian team. However, Nilsen was not banned from chess.com for violating their fair-play rules at the time.

Chess.com’s Chief Chess Officer Daniel Rensch explained that chess.com did not close Nilsen’s account as there was a 1/1000 chance of being wrong: “Imagine that his level of play can be achieved by a player of his strength only one out of 1,000 times. That sounds incredibly improbable. Now consider that every month thousands of titled players play on Chess.com. If we closed accounts based on a 1/1000 chance of being wrong (false positive), that would mean that every month we could potentially close several titled player accounts unfairly. So, should we have closed Nilsen’s account even though adjusting our standards might result in some accounts being unfairly closed?“. See the complete statement below

]]> Daniel Rensch about chess.com’s statement: This tweet speaks for itself https://www.chessdom.com/daniel-rensch-about-chess-coms-statement-this-tweet-speaks-for-itself/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:16:28 +0000 https://www.chessdom.com/?p=81828 After losing to Hans Niemann in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup 2022, Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the event without detailed explanations. Possible reasons of Magnus Carlsen’s withdrawal can be found here. The rumors started spreading over social medias that Hans Niemann has a history of cheating and Hikaru Nakamura confirmed in his live stream that Niemann has done “unallowed things” at the tournaments. Sinquefield Cup improved anti-cheating measures and Carlsen’s results got annulled. Niemann decided to tell his truth after the 5th round. He confessed cheating in random chesscom games and added that he will not let chesscom, Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura slander his reputation. He also asked for an answer from Nakamura, saying that he would like to see what Nakamura has to say now. Niemann explained that his chesscom account was banned and that he was uninvited from the Chess.com Global Chess Championship.

Chess.com published an official statement regarding that matter, with Daniel Rensch commenting on it in Niemann’s style: “This tweet speaks for itself“. The known sentence “Chess speaks for itself” came after Niemann’s tweet during the FTX Crypto Cup Cup. Announcing his match against Indian prodigy Praggnanandhaa, Hans said: “I will be declining all interviews today, the chess will speak for itself”. Rensch’s tweet caused different reactions and some called it highly unprofessional, so he explained: “My intention was to add some humor, not be vindictive. Sorry to everyone if it was tone deaf. Despite the hate and opinions all around, I legitimately want what’s best for Hans (and chess). Hoping to hear from him…“. See the tweets below

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