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The Kramnik Files : Unveiling the Dark Side of Online Chess
Sep 13, 2023
Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik discusses cheating in chess, concerns about the future of online chess, and potential solutions to address this growing problem. He shares personal experiences, explores the limitations of accuracy as a measure of player level, and highlights cases of consistent cheating. The speaker also discusses the impact of time constraints on player results, strategies and methods of cheating, concerns about the use of headphones, and the prevalence of cheating in online chess.
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- Stricter punishments, such as bans and prize return, are needed to deter cheating in online chess tournaments.
- Suspicious statistics in online chess performance, like high performance ratings and consistent outperformance of top grandmasters, indicate potential cheating.
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Inadequate Anti-Cheating System on Chess.com
The podcast episode discusses the issue of cheating in online chess and criticizes the inadequate anti-cheating system on chess.com. The host mentions several cases where players were caught cheating but were only given a second chance without any substantial punishment. The lack of clear consequences and lenient measures are highlighted as major problems in addressing the issue. The host suggests stricter punishments, such as longer bans and the return of prizes, as a deterrent against cheating.
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