Chess.com investigation finds that teen grandmaster 'likely cheated' in more than 100 online matches

The findings detected 'many remarkable signals and unusual patterns in Hans’ path as a player.'

Chess.com cited “statistically extraordinary” evidence drawn from its analytical systems regarding Niemann’s rapid talent progression over the years, specifically his rise between “international master” to “grandmaster” titles, part of a chess ranking system referred to as one’s “.

” The investigation also compared Niemann’s past performances to existing chess engines and consulted grandmaster expert opinions. A methodology breakdown courtesy of Chess.com can be found below. It includes a review of how long Niemann took to make moves of specific difficulty. The investigation also analyzed the number of times the grandmaster opened other browser windows while playing online, suggesting he may have employed outside aid in the form of chess engine analysis.

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