Hans Niemann responded to accusations of gloating over Magnus Carlsen's unexpected elimination from the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. Niemann alluded to the ongoing controversy stemming from Carlsen's 2022 cheating allegations. Carlsen's shocking exit, especially after his previous dominance, has reignited the rivalry between the two chess players, adding another layer of intrigue to the unpredictable tournament.
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