Despite all the commotion about possible cheating, the discredited chess player Hans Niemann ‘just’ participates in the American championship. The 19-year-old Niemann started the tournament in St. Louis with a victory over Christopher Yoo, four years younger. Niemann, who is accused of cheating by world champion Magnus Carlsen, among others, then made a short statement.
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Accused Hans Niemann wins chess game and sneezes: ‘This game speaks for itself’
