People are curious to know about the upcoming encounter vs Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann in the 2024 Speed Chess Finals semi-final in Paris
After September 2022, when Magnus Carlsen accused Hans Niemann of cheating after losing to him at an event, these two rival chess grandmasters will face off against one another across the chess board. Carlsen declared during that time that he would never play against Hans again.
But because of the Speed Chess Championships, Carlsen will now have to play Niemann in the semifinals which are scheduled for September 6. In the quarterfinals, Carlsen overcame chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, while Niemann came forward by defeating Wesley So.
Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann Speed Chess Finals Paris semi-final 2024 schedule, date, time, tickets and live stream telecast where to watch
In Paris, France, Carlsen vs. Niemann match will square off for the top slot. $175,000 has been announced as the prize money in this championship event.
There will be an exciting rematch between Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann after years of waiting. On September 6, 2024, the two will square off in the Speed Chess Finals in Paris. The tournament is almost over, having started in Paris in June 2024. September 6โ8, 2024, are the dates for the semi-finals and finals. Tickets can be bought from here. Doors open at 15:45 CET.
On September 4, 2022, Hans Niemann defeated Magnus Carlsen. Carlsen then withdrew from the tournament, causing a media firestorm of cheating allegations and arguments.
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Espot will offer live commentary for fans eager to follow the much-awaited match, which can be seen live on ChessTV. Throughout the tournament, a $175,000 prize pool is up for grabs, but in Niemann vs. Carlsen, the stakes are higher and bragging rights are really on the line.
Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann controversy
The controversy started when Hans Niemann pulled out of the 2022 Sinquefield Cup and accused the youthful Magnus Carlsen of cheating, even though a report from the FIDE which is the global chess governing body said there was no proof to back up Niemann’s claims.
Days after the controversy, Carlsen quit after just three moves in their match against each other on the Champions Chess Tour.
Carlsen’s reported accusation that photographer Lennart Ootes had assisted Hans Niemann in allegedly cheating during their historic Sinquefield Cup match further worsened the issue. Even though Carlsen subsequently refuted this claim, this did nothing but fan the embers of the rivalry.