Wall Shelf Journal

Hans Niemann

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A young chess prodigy intensely focused on a chessboard, facing a renowned grandmaster in a high-stakes match, symbolizing the chess cheating scandal.
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New Ben Mezrich book 'Checkmate' dives into chess cheating scandal

In September 2022, 19-year-old Hans Niemann pulled off a stunning upset, defeating chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen at the Sinquefield Cup in St.

Chloe Kim·June 5, 2026