American teen Hans Niemann sues chess champion Magnus Carlsen over cheating accusations
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American grandmaster Hans Niemann filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Magnus Carlsen after the Norwegian world champion accused him of cheating. It is the latest move in a scandal that has rocked the world of chess.
The 19-year-old Niemann, in the suit filed in federal court in Missouri, is seeking $100 million in damages from Carlsen, his company Play Magnus Group, Danny Rensch of Chess.com, the world's leading online chess platform, and American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura.
Niemann accused the defendants of slander and libel and colluding to destroy his reputation and livelihood.
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