World champion finally explains why he pulled out of match versus AmericanPUNE: Magnus Carlsen's reasons why he feels that Hans Niemann cheats: "unusual" progress in over-the-board chess, the 19-year-old world No.
49 American "wasn't tense or concentrating on the game at critical points" during his classical win over the Norwegian earlier this month.
Carlsen's statement on twitter on Monday night puts a spotlight on his two other beliefs: "that Niemann cheated more (than what he has confessed) and more recently", and only a handful of players can outplay him with black pieces the way Niemann did at St Louis.
It's over to Niemann now to respond. If he sues the world champion, it will be a long-drawn battle. And if he attacks Carlsen verbally, there will be mud thrown at each other by various powerful parties including online leaks and private data.