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We are back with another bonus pod to discuss the Sinquefield Cup controversy with Tuesday’s guest, GM Jacob Aagaard. Jacob has worked with Hans personally, and like the rest of the chess world has been following this story very closely. There has been no statement from GM Magnus Carlsen, but there have still been many developments worth discussing in the past week. Timestamps of topics discussed are below, thanks to Jacob for rejoining us!
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0:00- What are the key events of the last week? What does Jacob think of the cheating theories?
Mentioned:
St. Louis Chess Club Arbiter’s Statement:
https://grandchesstour.org/blog/2022-sinquefield-cup-chief-arbiter%E2%80%99s-statement
James Altucher Podcast with IM Kenneth Regan
GM Jacob Aagaard Blog post about his experience working with GM Hans Niemann
https://forum.killerchesstraining.com/t/paranoia-and-insanity-by-jacob-aagaard/856
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21:00- We discuss a couple other of the videos and posts regarding whether Hans potentially cheated OTB before the Sinquefield Cup.
Mentioned:
Todd Bryant’s Response to above research
Nikos Ntirlis’ Additional Response (Not mentioned on the podcast)
29:00- Why does Jacob think that Hans is “the perfect test to expose the fallibility” of our current anti-cheating measures?
35:00- Jacob’s discusses the statement issued by Chess.com
Mentioned: Chess.com statement
https://twitter.com/chesscom/status/1568010971616100352?s=20&t=lM603tHenLUdoXSKjm4aBQ
42:00- Patreon mailbag question: Even as a recreational player, it is frustrating to get emails that you played online cheaters. Should online cheaters be punished more harshly?
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50:00- Why hasn’t Magnus issued a statement? What does Jacob think about his handling of the World Championship announcement?
Mentioned: GM Ben Finegold Video
59:00- Jacob discusses IM Ken Regan’s recent interview on The James Altucher podcast
Mentioned: Carlsen-Niemann 2022, Video Version of Altucher Ken Regan Podcast, Background on the 2010 French Olimpiad cheating case here
Thanks to Jacob for hopping back on and sharing his thoughts!
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