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.
http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5232
Originally posted by Korchits a pity, i really like Mamedyarov, he plays the Modern! was there any basis for this, perhaps i should read the article and find out!
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.
http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5232
“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.
http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/mamedyarov-accuses-opponent-of-cheating-withdraws-from-aeroflot/
Originally posted by Korchmmmm....as a lawyer and a chess player would you solicit his case based on evidence?
“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/
Originally posted by robbie carrobieAs 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.
mmmm....as a lawyer and a chess player would you solicit his case?
Originally posted by Korchyes 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!
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 robbie carrobieI don´t think it will be Kumusov´s reputation that will be tarnished by this somehow.
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 Korchsounds like another great player is losing the battle against mental illness. paranoia today, iceland tomorrow.
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.
http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5232
Originally posted by robbie carrobieIf 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.
mmm...you suspect it will be Mamedyarov, this is also tragedy, for he is great player!
It´s not tragedy, it´s bathos.
Originally posted by greenpawn34interesting idea.
Hmmmmm....
Cigarettes, a lighter and a pen...
I know what has happened there.
he had the moves written on a cigarette, he went to the toilet to
see the moves and then smoked the evidence.
Cunning.
Why do they give them so many bathroom breaks or let them leave 20x during a match ?
It should be hardcore chess, first to pee his pants losses.