Shakhriyar Mamedyarov is the top seed in the 2009 edition of the Aeroflot Open in Moscow (February 17–26). After five rounds he was leading, together with Alexander Moiseenko and Igor Kurnosov. In round six he was crushed by Kurnosov in 21 moves. Mamedyarov filed an official complaint, essentially accusing his opponent of cheating, and withdrew from the event.
Originally posted by Korch Shakhriyar Mamedyarov is the top seed in the 2009 edition of the Aeroflot Open in Moscow (February 17–26). After five rounds he was leading, together with Alexander Moiseenko and Igor Kurnosov. In round six he was crushed by Kurnosov in 21 moves. Mamedyarov filed an official complaint, essentially accusing his opponent of cheating, and withdrew from the event.
“It’s not a very convincing claim,” said chief arbiter Geurt Gijssen on the phone. “It’s all theory until 16…Qd6 and after that Black doesn’t make very strange moves. We checked the game with arbiters Fillipowicz and Vasiukov, but they didn’t think it was impossible to find the moves.”
According to Gijssen, Mamedyarov already had his suspicions during the game. “Before the end he asked me if the game could be removed from the website, and if we could keep an eye on his opponent. We tried to do that, but in a playing hall with 160 players that’s not easy. But I did notice that Kurnosov took his jacket with him, every time he left the board. After the game I asked him to show the contents of his pockets, but all that we found was a pack of sigarets, a lighter and a pen.”
Convinced that something was wrong and upset, Mamedyarov didn’t sign his score sheet but instead told the arbiter that he resigned, and was going to leave the tournament. “He then talked to Alexander Bakh” for a long time, but he remained adamant,” said Gijssen.
Originally posted by Korch “It’s not a very convincing claim,” said chief arbiter Geurt Gijssen on the phone. “It’s all theory until 16…Qd6 and after that Black doesn’t make very strange moves. We checked the game with arbiters Fillipowicz and Vasiukov, but they didn’t think it was impossible to find the moves.”
Geurt GijssenAccording to Gijssen, Mamedyarov already had his suspicions ...[text shortened]... tp://www.chessvibes.com/reports/mamedyarov-accuses-opponent-of-cheating-withdraws-from-aeroflot/
mmmm....as a lawyer and a chess player would you solicit his case based on evidence?
Originally posted by robbie carrobie mmmm....as a lawyer and a chess player would you solicit his case?
As Kurnusov have made only 6 "out of book" moves I would not dare to accuse him even if all these 6 moves would be 1st choice of engine as it could be home preparation. And single game usually can`t be considered as overhelming evidence if you did not catch suspect getting assistance during the game.
Originally posted by Korch As Kurnusov have made only 6 "out of book" moves I would not dare to accuse him even if all these 6 moves would be 1st choice of engine as it could be home preparation. And single game usually can`t be considered as overhelming evidence if you did not catch suspect getting assistance during the game.
yes this is a great tragedy, for if he is innocent his reputation will be tarnished and perhaps Mamedyarov should have considered his actions more carefully. Plus, if he goes on to play other games he will feel really bad, and if he wins, it will be tarnished by this accusation. If i was Kurnusov and i was innocent, i would consider this extreme defamation of character!
Originally posted by robbie carrobie yes this is a great tragedy, for if he is innocent his reputation will be tarnished and perhaps Mamedyarov should have considered his actions more carefully. Plus, if he goes on to play other games he will feel really bad, and if he wins, it will be tarnished by this accusation. If i was Kurnusov and i was innocent, i would consider this extreme defamation of character!
I don´t think it will be Kumusov´s reputation that will be tarnished by this somehow.
Originally posted by Korch Shakhriyar Mamedyarov is the top seed in the 2009 edition of the Aeroflot Open in Moscow (February 17–26). After five rounds he was leading, together with Alexander Moiseenko and Igor Kurnosov. In round six he was crushed by Kurnosov in 21 moves. Mamedyarov filed an official complaint, essentially accusing his opponent of cheating, and withdrew from the event.
Originally posted by robbie carrobie mmm...you suspect it will be Mamedyarov, this is also tragedy, for he is great player!
If he was the first chess player to moan about computers then probably, I played through the game and I could have found the bishop move that causes all the problems. He probably regrets it now, but this is a temper tantrum, nothing more.
24 Feb '09 00:28
Cheating accusation in Aeroflot Open 2009
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