American Grandmaster Hans Niemann Criticizes FIDE Over Shared World Blitz Title Between Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi

American grandmaster Hans Niemann has sparked controversy with his scathing attack on FIDE, the global governing body of chess, over the decision to allow Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi to share the World Blitz title at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship. Niemann didn’t hold back as he accused FIDE of bending to the will of the players and criticized Carlsen for his alleged control over chess decisions.

In a fiery social media post, Niemann condemned the shared title as a departure from tradition, stating, “There can only be one world champion!” He expressed disbelief at the situation, labeling the chess world as a “joke” and accusing FIDE of allowing “money and power [to] corrupt absolutely.”

Niemann, who has had previous clashes with Carlsen, didn’t shy away from calling out the Norwegian champion as the “judge, jury, and executioner” in the chess world. He emphasized the importance of competition and vowed to work harder for a fair shot at the title in the future.

The American grandmaster’s outspoken criticism has reignited debates within the chess community about fairness, competition, and the role of governing bodies in the sport. As the controversy continues to unfold, chess enthusiasts are closely following the developments to see how FIDE and the players involved respond to Niemann’s accusations.