
‘Chess Mates,’ the documentary about the world champion who defamed a rival — and won’t apologize
In the Netflix film, Magnus Carlsen does not say sorry for accusing Hans Niemann of cheating without any evidence

In the Netflix film, Magnus Carlsen does not say sorry for accusing Hans Niemann of cheating without any evidence

The renowned US chess grandmaster and commentator, who died suddenly on Monday aged 29, was accused without evidence of cheating for over a year by the former Russian champion

The FIDE’s Ethics and Disciplinary Commission has sentenced the Norwegian player to pay €10,000 for withdrawing from the 2022 Sinquefield Cup without a valid reason, but acquitted him of other charges