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Magnus Carlsen resigns after just ONE move, protesting rival player accused of using anal beads

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Updated 15:34 20 Sep 2022 GMT+1Published 01:08 20 Sep 2022 GMT+1

Magnus Carlsen resigns after just ONE move, protesting rival player accused of using anal beads

The saga has taken another wild turn as their two bitter rivals faced off as part of the Champions Chess Tour.

Jayden Collins

Jayden Collins

One of the most controversial sporting storylines in recent times is the chess rivalry between Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen. 

Yes, a chess rivalry.

Incredibly, Niemann made headlines around the world last week when he was accused of using anal beads to beat world No.1 Carlsen.

It's claimed the vibrating sex toy would send messages about his opponent's potential next move.

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Anyway, too much detail.

Well, now the saga has taken another wild twist as the two bitter rivals faced off again as part of the Champions Chess Tour.

With serious allegations of cheating made towards Niemann, the chess world has been on the edge of their seats to see what would come from the accusations.

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And today, world champion Carlsen decided to make the ultimate strategic play. 

No, it wasn’t a two-move checkmate.

Instead, the Norwegian decided to resign from the online match in protest of his rival – making just one move in their game.

Chess 24 commentator and grandmaster Tania Sachdev said at the time: “Magnus Carlsen just resigned. Got up and left.

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“Switched off his camera, and that’s all we know right now. We’re going to try to get an update on this.”

Who knew the sport could be so dramatic?

The statement comes after 19-year-old Niemann stunned Carlsen and defeated him at a $500,000 event in St Louis.

Carlsen then dramatically withdrew from the tournament, and then took a sly dig at Niemann by tweeting out his decision alongside a video of football manager Jose Moruinho saying: “If I speak, I am in big trouble.”

The Norwegian never outright accused Niemann of cheating however, fellow grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura suspected the withdrawal was because Carlsen believed Nielmann had ‘probably cheated’. 

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A bizarre theory circulating online claims Niemann could have used an accomplice, computer assistance and vibrating anal beads to beat Carlsen, who was on a two-year unbeaten run before their match.

"Currently obsessed with the notion that Hans Niemann has been cheating at the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament using wireless anal beads that vibrate him the correct moves," posted one fan on Twitter.

Niemann, however, maintained his innocence and hit back at his critics as he vehemently denied he had cheated to beat Carlsen. 

He said: "I have never cheated in an over-the-board game."

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"If they want me to strip fully naked, I will do it," he added.

"I don't care. Because I know I am clean. You want me to play in a closed box with zero electronic transmission, I don't care.

"I'm here to win and that is my goal regardless."

In spite of his defence, Niemann did admit to cheating in online chess tournaments when he was 12 and 16.

Featured Image Credit: NTB Scanpix / Alamy. @ChampChessTour/Twitter.

Topics: Australia

Jayden Collins
Jayden Collins

Jayden Collins is a Journalist at SPORTbible. He has worked across multiple media platforms in areas such as sport, music, pop culture, entertainment and politics. He is part of the editorial team for LADbible Australia.

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