In a rematch at this time in opposition to 19-year-old Hans Niemann, World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen resigned his recreation within the second transfer and shortly went offline. Susan Polgar commented on Carlsen’s resignation in opposition to Niemann saying it is: “Positively a protest transfer!”, whereas GM Jon Ludvig Hammer mentioned Carlsen needs to be sanctioned throughout the stay Norwegian TV program.
The chess world has been in chaos ever since Carlsen dropped out from a prestigious event following a surprising loss, which ignited suspicions of foul play.
Chessdom has included a “timetable of happenings” associated to Niemann of their report.