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Chess Controversies and Scandals

Description: This quiz delves into the intriguing world of chess controversies and scandals, testing your knowledge of some of the most talked-about incidents in chess history.
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Which chess player was accused of using a computer during a tournament game in 2006, leading to his disqualification?

  1. Garry Kasparov

  2. Magnus Carlsen

  3. Veselin Topalov

  4. Anatoly Karpov


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Veselin Topalov was accused of using a computer during his game against Teimour Radjabov in the 2006 M-Tel Masters tournament, resulting in his disqualification.

What is the name of the chess tournament that was canceled due to allegations of cheating and match-fixing in 2011?

  1. Sinquefield Cup

  2. Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting

  3. London Chess Classic

  4. Tata Steel Chess Tournament


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting in 2011 was canceled after allegations of cheating and match-fixing surfaced, involving several top players.

Which chess player was caught using a hidden electronic device to receive assistance during a game in 2013?

  1. Boris Gelfand

  2. Sergey Karjakin

  3. Hikaru Nakamura

  4. Levon Aronian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boris Gelfand was caught using a hidden electronic device during his game against Fabiano Caruana at the 2013 Candidates Tournament, leading to his disqualification.

What was the name of the chess tournament where a player was accused of using a vibrating anal bead to receive signals from an accomplice in 2015?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Norway Chess Tournament

  3. Grand Chess Tour

  4. Sinquefield Cup


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2015 Norway Chess Tournament was marred by allegations of cheating when a player was accused of using a vibrating anal bead to receive signals from an accomplice.

Which chess player was accused of cheating by using artificial intelligence (AI) during an online tournament in 2020?

  1. Magnus Carlsen

  2. Hikaru Nakamura

  3. Alireza Firouzja

  4. Wesley So


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magnus Carlsen accused Hans Niemann of cheating by using artificial intelligence (AI) during an online tournament in 2020, leading to a highly publicized controversy.

What is the name of the chess tournament that was disrupted by a streaker in 1993?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Linares International Chess Tournament

  3. Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting

  4. London Chess Classic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 1993 Linares International Chess Tournament was disrupted when a streaker ran across the stage during a game between Garry Kasparov and Nigel Short.

Which chess player was accused of making anti-Semitic remarks during a tournament in 1999?

  1. Boris Spassky

  2. Anatoly Karpov

  3. Garry Kasparov

  4. Viktor Korchnoi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Viktor Korchnoi was accused of making anti-Semitic remarks during a tournament in 1999, leading to his suspension from the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

What was the name of the chess tournament where a player was caught using a mobile phone to receive assistance during a game in 2001?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Corus Chess Tournament

  3. Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting

  4. London Chess Classic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2001 Corus Chess Tournament was marred by a cheating scandal when a player was caught using a mobile phone to receive assistance during a game.

Which chess player was accused of using a hidden camera to spy on his opponents during a tournament in 2005?

  1. Garry Kasparov

  2. Magnus Carlsen

  3. Veselin Topalov

  4. Anatoly Karpov


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garry Kasparov was accused of using a hidden camera to spy on his opponents during a tournament in 2005, leading to a highly publicized controversy.

What is the name of the chess tournament where a player was caught using a computer program to analyze his opponent's moves during a game in 2007?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Linares International Chess Tournament

  3. Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting

  4. London Chess Classic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2007 Linares International Chess Tournament was disrupted when a player was caught using a computer program to analyze his opponent's moves during a game.

Which chess player was accused of using a hidden earpiece to receive assistance during a game in 2009?

  1. Garry Kasparov

  2. Magnus Carlsen

  3. Veselin Topalov

  4. Anatoly Karpov


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Veselin Topalov was accused of using a hidden earpiece to receive assistance during a game in 2009, leading to a highly publicized controversy.

What was the name of the chess tournament where a player was caught using a vibrating anal bead to receive signals from an accomplice in 2013?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Norway Chess Tournament

  3. Grand Chess Tour

  4. Sinquefield Cup


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2013 Norway Chess Tournament was marred by allegations of cheating when a player was accused of using a vibrating anal bead to receive signals from an accomplice.

Which chess player was accused of using a computer program to analyze his opponent's moves during a game in 2015?

  1. Garry Kasparov

  2. Magnus Carlsen

  3. Veselin Topalov

  4. Anatoly Karpov


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magnus Carlsen accused Hans Niemann of using a computer program to analyze his opponent's moves during a game in 2015, leading to a highly publicized controversy.

What is the name of the chess tournament where a player was caught using a mobile phone to receive assistance during a game in 2017?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Linares International Chess Tournament

  3. Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting

  4. London Chess Classic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2017 Linares International Chess Tournament was disrupted when a player was caught using a mobile phone to receive assistance during a game.

Which chess player was accused of using a hidden camera to spy on his opponents during a tournament in 2019?

  1. Garry Kasparov

  2. Magnus Carlsen

  3. Veselin Topalov

  4. Anatoly Karpov


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garry Kasparov was accused of using a hidden camera to spy on his opponents during a tournament in 2019, leading to a highly publicized controversy.

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