14 Apr 15
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http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/13/sport/chess-championship-cheating-in-bathroom/index.html
Nigalidze is rated pretty low for a gm, 2566, and his opponent was about 100 points higher so I guess he was worried.
It's interesting he considered a cell phone app sufficient for grand master analysis. I guess that says a lot about how much the technology has advanced.
Oops, it seems I was scooped on this one🙂 My bad.
15 Apr 15
Originally posted by sonhouseIts a very respectable rating for a GM or anyone for that matter. Why he felt the necessity to cheat I cannot say. He is depriving himself of much of the joy and sorrow of chess. Perhaps winning becomes paramount at any cost. Clearly its not only getting caught and being banned, his reputation is now probably forever tainted. People are not so slow to forget.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/13/sport/chess-championship-cheating-in-bathroom/index.html
Nigalidze is rated pretty low for a gm, 2566, and his opponent was about 100 points higher so I guess he was worried.
It's interesting he considered a cell phone app sufficient for grand master analysis. I guess that says a lot about how much the technology has advanced.
Oops, it seems I was scooped on this one🙂 My bad.
15 Apr 15
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWell, he will be remembered for at least 15 years. Don't think he will be able to mount a comeback in the year 2030. He will be a bitter old man by then, don't know how old he is now but his fighting spirit will certainly be gone by then. Playing at the local coffeehouse for donuts. Gad's what a mistake.
Its a very respectable rating for a GM or anyone for that matter. Why he felt the necessity to cheat I cannot say. He is depriving himself of much of the joy and sorrow of chess. Perhaps winning becomes paramount at any cost. Clearly its not only getting caught and being banned, his reputation is now probably forever tainted. People are not so slow to forget.
15 Apr 15
Originally posted by sonhouse"hey you kids get off my pawn!"
Well, he will be remembered for at least 15 years. Don't think he will be able to mount a comeback in the year 2030. He will be a bitter old man by then, don't know how old he is now but his fighting spirit will certainly be gone by then. Playing at the local coffeehouse for donuts. Gad's what a mistake.
15 Apr 15
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Originally posted by Data Flyyes. You would think they might visit the FIDE website.
My understanding was that he was likely to be banned for just three years. The fifteen year ban is for a second offense and is the one quoted by lazy/useless journalists.
A. System of Sanctions
After the investigation has concluded and the EC has determined that a breach of AC regulations has occurred, the EC will impose sanctions according to the following policy.
Imposition of sanctions
The ACC recommends the following sanctions:
1st Offence – up to 3-year suspension from all FIDE rated events (up to 1 year if the defendant is under the age of 14 years at the time of the offense; up to 2 years if the defendant is under the age of 18 years at the time of the offence)
2nd Offence – up to 15-year suspension from all FIDE rated events
When a player is found in breach of AC regulations, he/she shall be subject to revocation by FIDE of all FIDE titles and norms
https://www.fide.com/FIDE/handbook/Anti%20Cheating%20Guidelines.pdf
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15 Apr 15
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThat would be harsh, losing your GM title...
yes. You would think they might visit the FIDE website.
A. System of Sanctions
After the investigation has concluded and the EC has determined that a breach of AC regulations has occurred, the EC will impose sanctions according to the following policy.
Imposition of sanctions
The ACC recommends the following sanctions:
1st Offence – ...[text shortened]... FIDE titles and norms
https://www.fide.com/FIDE/handbook/Anti%20Cheating%20Guidelines.pdf
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15 Apr 15
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Originally posted by sonhouseYou think so? I think a three year ban is particularly lenient for a first offence and a one year ban for anyone under eighteen is like nothing. He might become like the coach from Cool runnings and end up somewhere where they never play chess and he will coach them to Olympic glory.
That would be harsh, losing your GM title...