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Tony Rich: We have to assume Hans Niemann is innocent until he is proven guilty

The US Chess Championship 2022 started yesterday in Saint Louis Chess Club featuring 14 of the strongest America’s grandmasters and 14 of the strongest America’s female chess players. Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So and Levon Aronian headline the Open section field, which includes 19-year-old Hans Niemann who has been in the limelight for the last couple of weeks. Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club, joined the live studio yesterday, speaking about the recent happenings on the Carlsen – Niemann case. Explaining the official position of the Saint Louis Chess Club on the whole case, Rich said: “Has Hans cheated over-the-board? – We don’t know for certain. Has he cheated online? -Yes, admittedly he has. Do we still have to assume that he is innocent until he is proven guilty? -The answer is yes.

We want to ensure that our events are held with the highest integrity possible, and we want to ensure fair play across all the tournaments. I want the players to feel comfortable knowing that when they come to play in Saint Louis that we take it very seriously. For example, this year we implemented additional security measures. We have always had the metal detecting once, we have added to that the radio frequency scanners that check any signaling that is happening in the room, we have implemented the additional scanners that check for any silicon devices. That would be any electronics on the person, regardless of whether they are powered on or off, regardless of whether they are transmitting a signal or not“, said Tony Rich about the newly implemented anti-cheating measures in the club. See the complete video below

Read more: Hans Niemann goes through strict anti-cheating control at the US Chess Championship

The timetable of events related to the Carlsen – Niemann case:

DateNews
5-SepBREAKING: Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the Sinquefield Cup 2022
5-SepPossible reasons of Magnus Carlsen’s withdrawal from the Sinquefield Cup 2022
5-SepHans Niemann was thoroughly checked before the fourth round of the Sinquefield Cup (VIDEO)
5-SepSinquefield Cup’s players and organizers react to Carlsen’s withdrawal from the tournament
5-SepHans Niemann R4 post-game interview: At least I got to beat Magnus Carlsen before he left
6-SepSinquefield Cup 2022 improves anti-cheating measures after Carlsen’s withdrawal
6-SepFabiano Caruana: Can’t wait to hear more about the Hans effect on The Magnus Effect
6-SepReactions to Magnus Carlsen’s withdrawal from the Sinquefield Cup 2022
6-SepNiemann’s emotional confession R5 post-game interview: I cheated in random games on chess.com and this was the biggest mistake in my life
7-SepReactions to Hans Niemann’s interview
7-SepHans Niemann: I’d like to see what Nakamura has to say now
8-SepHans Niemann R6 post-game interview: The silence of my critics speaks for itself
8-SepElon Musk comments on accusations towards Hans Niemann
8-SepGarry Kasparov about Carlsen’s withdrawal: It’s an act with no precedent in the past 50 years
9-SepChess.com explains its decision to remove Hans Niemann from the platform in the official statement
9-SepDaniel Rensch about chess.com’s statement: This tweet speaks for itself
9-SepHikaru Nakamura reacts to Hans Niemann’s interview
9-SepSusan Polgar about Niemann – Carlsen case: The professional reputation of many parties is at stake
9-SepGarry Kasparov: Unless the chess world is to be dragged down into endless pathetic rumors, clear statements must be made
9-SepNiemann keeps analyzing his game with MVL while getting checked with the anti-cheating device (VIDEO)
9-SepHans Niemann R7 post-game interview: It is absolutely ridiculous to play chess under these conditions
10-SepHikaru Nakamura and Daniel Naroditsky speak about cheating in chess
10-SepHans Niemann’s fans gather in front of the Saint Louis Chess Club
10-SepSinquefield Cup Chief Arbiter’s statement: We have no indication that any player has been playing unfairly in the Sinquefield Cup 2022
11-SepNew allegations within Niemann – Carlsen case: Hans Niemann performs much better with live DGT boards
11-SepNigel Davies, “If Carlsen does not speak soon, the FIDE Ethics Commission should act”
11-SepAlexander Grischuk about Niemann – Carlsen case: Magnus freaked out for a reason
11-SepRichard Rapport suggests a polygraph test to manage cheating in chess and protect players who are falsely accused
11-SepAlexei Shirov: Hans Niemann’s last GM norm looks suspicious
12-SepHans Niemann after the end of the Sinquefield Cup 2022: It was a lot to handle and I wasn’t able to manage my nerves
13-SepS.L. Narayanan: I believe FIDE has to take more stringent measures for both online as well as OTB
13-SepHans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen to meet at the Julius Baer Generation Cup
14-SepHans Niemann to be back at the Saint Louis Chess Club for the 2022 Fall Chess Classic
15-SepFabiano Caruana on Carlsen’s withdrawal: I do not think Niemann cheated in this tournament
16-SepLeonard Barden for Guardian on Niemann – Carlsen case: It is time for FIDE to step in
16-SepStephen Colbert jokes about the latest accusations against Hans Niemann in his late night talk show
18-SepAlejandro Ramirez shares his insights on Carlsen’s withdrawal: I don’t think Hans cheated
19-SepMagnus Carlsen resignes against Hans Niemann in the second move
19-SepSusan Polgar on Carlsen’s resignation against Niemann: Definitely a protest move!
19-SepHammer says Carlsen should be sanctioned in live Norwegian TV program
19-SepFair-Play specialist Kenneth Regan: Niemann played well, but not too well
19-SepLevon Aronian: I believe Niemann hasn’t been the cleanest person when it comes to online chess
19-SepMagnus Carlsen applauds Pragg for the fantastic game
19-SepReactions to Magnus Carlsen’s resignation
19-SepNiemann’s and Carlsen’s facial expressions during their 2-move game
20-SepCarlsen will not give any interviews during the tournament
20-SepAnish Giri: we know about online cheating by multiple other chess players
20-SepNakamura on Carlsen – Nieman Julius Baer game
20-SepMartin B. Justesen: Carlsen is handling the Chess.com merger like Elon Musk did with the purchase of Twitter
20-SepCarlsen’s resignation is the top story in Norwegian newspapers
20-SepWhy was Hans Niemann invited to the Julius Baer Generation Cup?
20-SepNaroditsky: I am pretty confident that Magnus believes Niemann has cheated over the board before Saint Louis
20-SepThe Carlsen – Niemann conflict is more recent than everyone thinks?
20-SepWhat if Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann meet in the Julius Baer Generation Cup Knockout phase?
21-SepLevon Aronian on 21-move loss to Niemann: Hans played very strange moves
21-SepFIDE closely follows Carlsen – Niemann case, a statement to come
21-SepEmil Sutovsky: FIDE is concerned about recent developments of Carlsen – Niemann case
21-SepBREAKING! Magnus Carlsen: cheaters should not be taken lightly either online or OTB
21-SepNiemann’s mentor whom Carlsen mentions in the interview was banned from chess.com for cheating?!
22-SepSusan Polgar: Sadly, the performances of other young talents are overshadowed
22-SepAnish Giri about the recent chess drama: It’s moving in circles a little bit
22-SepFabiano Caruana: I would take Regan’s analysis with a large grain of salt
22-SepMagnus Carlsen: Some people were more supportive privately than publicly
23-SepIan Nepomniachtchi: I was unhappy to hear Hans Niemann will replace Rapport in Sinquefield Cup
23-SepFIDE publishes the official statement on the Carlsen – Niemann case
24-SepTop grandmasters take Carlsen’s side in the Carlsen – Niemann case?!
24-SepHans Niemann is innocent until proven guilty
25-SepSusan Polgar: DON’T CHEAT! It is simply NOT worth it!
25-SepMagnus Carlsen announces his statement(s) for the coming days: I want cheating in chess to be dealt with seriously
26-SepKenneth Regan for Al Jazeera: I was in daily communication with the Sinquefield Cup organizers
26-SepBREAKING! Magnus Carlsen publishes the official statement: I believe that Niemann has cheated more
26-SepChris Bird – Chief Arbiter of the Sinquefield Cup 2022 reacts to Carlsen’s statement
26-SepNakamura on Carlsen’s statement: It seems to me that Carlsen thinks Hans was cheating in the game they played at the Sinquefield Cup
26-SepReactions to Magnus Carlsen’s official statement
26-SepIs Carlsen’s statement the end, the beginning of the end, or only the end of the beginning? 
26-SepFabiano Caruana and Maurice Ashley comment on Carlsen’s statement (C-Squared podcast)
26-SepGM Nigel Davies on Carlsen’s statement: This is a very clear accusation of cheating, but without actual evidence
27-SepSusan Polgar suggests a lifetime ban for second cheating offense
27-SepRamesh RB: FIDE should have devised a good practical solution to the cheating problem years ago
27-SepAnish Giri reveals moves of the “Beach Game” between Niemann and Carlsen
27-SepGM Raymond Keene: Niemann could now raise stakes by consulting M’Learned Friends
27-SepSergey Karjakin on Carlsen’s statement: Niemann’s guilt has not been proven, but there is no smoke without fire
27-SepThe Carlsen – Niemann controversy is top news in mass media
28-SepGM Daniel King: “It seems to have been forgotten that a 19-year-old has been thrown to the lions”
28-SepHikaru Nakamura comments on Yosha Iglesias’s “the most incriminating evidence against Hans Niemann”
28-SepMotherboard reviews e-mails in which Maxim Dlugy confesses cheating on chess.com
29-SepEugene Perelshteyn defends and criticizes Carlsen on the Hans Niemann cheating accusations
29-SepGarry Kasparov: Carlsen’s behavior was unacceptable
1-OctIan Nepomniachtchi explains what could be considered evidence of cheating in chess
2-OctHikaru Nakamura on the recent Carlsen – Niemann case developments: I don’t see a happy ending to this
4-OctThe Wall Street Journal publishes chess.com’s findings on the Carlsen – Niemann case
4-OctHikaru Nakamura on chess.com’s findings about Hans Niemann: This is the big drama
4-OctReactions to chess.com’s findings about Hans Niemann
4-OctChess.com publishes 72-page report on Carlsen – Niemann case
5-OctGM Noel Studer: It’s insane that chess.com knew Hans likely cheated over 100 times and would have let him play in CGC
5-Oct“The report speaks for itself” #TweetOftheDay
5-OctEmil Sutovsky: Magnus didn’t follow FIDE’s procedures and may face some consequences
5-OctHans Niemann goes through strict anti-cheating control at the US Chess Championship
5-OctHans Niemann leaves the US Chess Championship studio after saying that chess speaks for itself (VIDEO)

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