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The new Chess.com investigation appears to bolster Carlsen’s allegations. Niemann previously admitted to cheating when he was 12 and 16 which he described as “the single biggest mistake in my life.” If that’s the case, the new report suggests Niemann certainly didn’t learn his lesson.

Chess.com says it uses numerous analytics to determine whether or not players are consulting chess engines or other illegal applications. The company monitors players’ past performance and also reportedly compares players’ moves with those recommended by chess engines. Confirming allegations of cheating in physical, over-the-board games, however, is much more difficult. Chess.com wouldn’t definitively say one way or another whether Niemann cheated in person but reportedly said some of his strongest performances, “merit further investigation based on the data.”

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The investigation’s findings are likely to send shockwaves through the chess world. Unfortunately, as far as we can tell, the investigation declined to weigh in on the theory that Niemann allegedly received move instructions through vibrating anal beads tucked up his ass.

You can read the full report below.