Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Vladimir Kramnik, former World Chess Champion, has turned online cheating into his personal crusade. He warns that as many as 30% of top games may be tainted by computer assistance — an existential threat to chess itself.

But here’s the twist: Kramnik is now mentoring Hans Niemann, the most controversial name in modern chess.

In this explosive interview, Kramnik reveals:
♟ Why cheating is “fraud” that must be punished like a crime.
♟ How millions in prize money are at risk.
♟ Why he believes Niemann has the courage to change the game.
♟ And the shocking truth about the future of fair play in chess.