This Is The Strongest Grandmaster To Ever Get Banned For Cheating

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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00:00 Intro
01:06 American Cup Review
07:44 Game Analysis
25:56 Hikaru: "Winning the Candidates is a Lottery"
43:55 Different formats in Chess
49:40 Kirill Shevchenko Ban
01:07:45 Kateryna Lagno Shock Withdrawal



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