Hans Niemann
Hans Niemann is a young American chess player who gained notoriety for his involvement in a cheating scandal that led to a high-profile lawsuit against reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen. Following allegations that he cheated in multiple online games, Niemann has been a controversial figure in the chess community, prompting discussions about trust and integrity in competitive chess.
Born on Apr 20, 2003 (23 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Uzbekistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 57,606 | $57,000 | 98$ |
| Totals | 1 | 33,469,203 | 57,606 | $57,000 | 98$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Uzbekistan:
Hans Niemann is one of the strong competitors in the Daniel Naroditskiy memorial tournament.
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North Macedonia:
Hans Niemann won against Arjun Erigaisi.
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Guyana:
Hans Niemann took fifth place with a victory over Arjun Erigaisi.
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Uzbekistan:
Hans Niemann was among the strong players participating in the tournament.
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Slovenia:
Hans Niemann finished with an equal number of points, showcasing his competitive spirit.
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Guyana:
Hans Niemann claimed the seventh spot in the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals.
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North Macedonia:
Hans Niemann celebrated a victory over Parham Maghsoodloo.
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Croatia:
Hans Niemann finished seventh in the Grand Slam tournament.
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North Macedonia:
Hans Niemann will compete against Parham Maghsoodloo for the seventh place.
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Spain:
Hans Niemann was previously involved in a public dispute with Carlsen that ended in an out-of-court settlement.
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