Chess Cheating Crisis: Indian GMs React to Nakamura's 'Mossad Agents' Comment

The chess world is grappling with a cheating crisis, leading to stringent security measures at tournaments. World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura sarcastically likened players to 'Mossad agents' due to intense scanning, prompting reactions from Indian Grandmasters.

7 Apr, 03:21 — 7 Apr, 03:21

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'Mossad agents in Iran': Do Indian GMs agree with World No. 2 Nakamura's FIDE jab?

Chess is grappling with a cheating crisis, forcing stringent security at top tournaments. World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura sarcastically compared players to spies due to intense scanning. Indian Grandmasters like Koneru Humpy and Shyam Sundar M support these measures, emphasizing skill-based wins. Pravin Thipsay suggests delaying live broadcasts to curb cheating, arguing popularity doesn't hinge on instant updates.

By JYOTIRMOY HALDER

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