Magnus Carlsen’s withdrawal from the Sinquefield Cup 2022 caused different reactions on social medias. Rumors that Magnus Carlsen suspected Niemann was cheating started spreading, and each day is bringing new theories on the case.
Alexander Grischuk commented on Carlsen’s withdrawal in the interview for championat.com: “There is nothing supernatural in the fact that Niemann, playing black pieces, beat Carlsen. It is clear that this is unexpected“. He added that he got the impression that Carlsen was sure that Niemann was somehow cheating: “Magnus freaked out for a reason. I got the impression that he was sure that Niemann was somehow cheating. Maybe cheating wasn’t in the game with him because their game wasn’t suspicious. Niemann played average and Carlsen played poorly“.
Speaking if cheating is possible at prestigious tournaments, Grischuk said: “Is it possible to somehow cheat at prestigious offline tournaments? This is exactly what interests me. In online tournaments, everything rests on decency. But is it possible to cheat live – that is the question. That is why I am waiting for a statement from Magnus, he is obliged to provide some facts“.
The timetable of happenings related to Carlsen’s withdrawal from the event:
