This Is The Strongest Grandmaster To Ever Get Banned For Cheating

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In late 2024 the world of chess was shattered by the news that GM Kirill Shevchenko got caught cheating using a phone in the bathroom. Now FIDE has finally reached its verdict, a 3 year ban from chess, including a 1 year suspension. This means Shevchenko will be back in action in October 2026, how do you feel about his punishment, was it too harsh or too lenient?

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บท

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. American Cup Review (00:01:06)

3. Hikaru: Winning The Candidates Is A Lottery (00:25:44)

4. Different Formats In Chess (00:43:55)

5. Kirill Shevchenko Gets Banned For Cheating (00:49:50)

6. Keteryna Lagno Shock Withdrawal (01:07:45)