Hans Niemann beats arch-nemesis Magnus Carlsen to win ‘Late Titled Tuesday’ online event

Hans Niemann beats arch-nemesis Magnus Carlsen to win ‘Late Titled Tuesday’ online event

Magnus Carlsen finished tied for the top spot with a score of 9.5 points in the ‘Early’ as well as ‘Late’ events in the latest edition of the Titled Tuesday on 13 May. However, while the Norwegian won the first event with a tie-break score of 73, Niemann beat him to the top spot later in the day.

Hans Niemann has been accused of over-the-board cheating in chess games by Magnus Carlsen. Image: FIDE