Magnus Carlsen was meeting Hans Niemann, who was accused of cheating again.
Then world champion Carlsen surrendered after only two moves.
Jon Ludwig Hammer of Norway’s TV2 says it’s completely unacceptable behavior to lose on purpose.
Injured duel between Magnus Carlsen And Hans Niemann has taken a new turn. On Monday evening, Norway’s Carlsen opted to surrender after just two moves.
Just over two weeks ago, the chess world was shocked by the withdrawal of Magnus Carlsen, 31, from one of the world’s largest chess tournaments. Carlsen, long considered the world’s best chess player, withdrew after the unexpected loss of 19-year-old American Hans Niemann.
accused of cheating
After Carlsen published a mysterious post in Twitter Neiman was accused of cheating.
On Monday, chess players faced each other again, in the Julius Baer Generation Cup online tournament.
Many were looking forward to the duel – but the party ended with unexpected speed. Already after two movements, Carlsen’s webcam was turned off, when the Norwegian chose to surrender.
“The most unsportsmanlike thing there is”
It is absolutely unacceptable to lose intentionally. It’s the most unsportsmanlike thing in the world of competition, says Jon Ludwig Hammer on Norwegian broadcast TV2 according to VG.
Carlsen has yet to comment on his decision to surrender.
– This is clear evidence of Carlsen, that he refuses to meet this man, says Fin Gnatt of TV2.
