Chess.com, the market leader in the thriving internet version of the game, announced Monday it has “resolved its differences” with American grandmaster Hans Niemann, who was banned from the site amid widespread accusations that he had somehow received illegal help from powerful chess-playing computers at the board.
Mr. Niemann, who turns 21 in March, later admitted he had inappropriately used computer help in some online tournaments early in his career, but denied having received over-the-board help in defeating Mr. Carlsen. No hard proof ever emerged of illegal help for Mr. Niemann, and chess players around the world debated whether the young American’s meteoric rise up the rating charts and his sudden success against players like Mr. Carlsen relied on illegal means.
“We are pleased to report that we have reached an agreement with Hans Niemann to put our differences behind us and move forward together without further litigation,” Chess.com said in a statement. “At this time, Hans has been fully reinstated to Chess.com, and we look forward to his participation in our events.”
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