Rooked: The Cheaters' Gambit

We’re back with our regularly scheduled scandal, this time examining the legal implications of the Hans Niemann-Magnus Carlsen Sinquefield Cup anal beads cheating affair (say that 10 times fast). A half a billion dollar lawsuit, the Sherman antitrust act, tort law, jurisdictional requests for dismissal…this one has a lot of legal jargon. But we take you through all the twists and turns with not one, but TWO law professors to get to the bottom of exactly what happened (heh heh), speculate about NDAs, and talk about what this lawsuit means for the future of chess. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sexual assault and the #MeToo movement. Take care. Hosted by good producer / bad chess player Jess Schmidt and first-time podcaster / good chess player Ryan Webb, this series explores the events leading up to and following the Sinquefield Cup cheating scandal and tries to unravel the truth of what really happened - or, failing that, what the heck these events could mean to chess. If you’d like to read a time-coded transcript of this or any other episodes, visit rookedpodcast.xyz/transcripts. Support us on Patreon to access monthly bonus content: www.patreon.com/rooked Written, hosted, edited, and produced by Jess Schmidt and Ryan Webb. Music by Lorna Gildfedder. Marketing by Bailey Simone Photography. Resources Witness to Yesterday podcast The Social Network A24 Chess movie announcement Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers - Islands In the Stream Hans Niemann - original complaint October 20, 2022 Niemann v. Carlsen - dismissal June 27, 2024 Parks and Rec - funny jail scene La La Land - I'm Always Gonna Love You Slander - Miriam Webster More about Anti-SLAPP laws VINTAGE POP TARTS COMMERCIAL - MID 1960's I WAS A WORLDCHAMPION WHEN YOU WERE DOING PIPI IN YOUR PAMPERS Magnus Carlsen vs Naroditsy on Twitch Piers Morgan vs Hans Niemann (And His Lawyer) | The Full Interview More on Criminal Justice in Indigenous Canada Powered by Firstory Hosting

Last episode, we took a deep dive into the open secret in chess of rampant sexism, misogyny, and abuse of women. This time we continue that conversation, and look at the ways that the chess community is fighting back to create not just better equality, but better chess. We talk with chessfeels hosts Julia Rios and JJ Lang, Women in Chess Foundation founder Emilia Castelao, streamer and chess player Lile Koridze, commentator and WIM Fiona Steil-Aontoni about what needs to change to finally bring the game we all love into the 21st century. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses acts of assault, sexual assault, and abuse, including abuse of minors. The end credits also include brief mention of suicide prevention. Hosted by good producer / bad chess player Jess Schmidt and first-time podcaster / good chess player Ryan Webb, this series explores the events leading up to and following the Sinquefield Cup cheating scandal and tries to unravel the truth of what really happened - or, failing that, what the heck these events could mean to chess. If you’d like to read a time-coded transcript of this or any other episodes, visit rookedpodcast.xyz/transcripts. Check out the Women in Chess Foundation and support us on Patreon to access monthly bonus content: www.patreon.com/rooked Written, hosted, edited, and produced by Jess Schmidt and Ryan Webb. Music by Lorna Gildfedder. Marketing by Bailey Simone Photography. Resources Rare Interview - Bobby Fischer On Women Bobby Fischer answers the same question about women in chess 10 years apart. Kasparov Interviews by Edward Winter  Addressing Sexism in Chess: A Guide to Making Chess More Inclusive Ju Wenjun denied seat at 2023 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship "Chess has not been that kind to women," says GM Magnus Carlsen: The Queen's Gambit Susan Polgar Facts and Myths About Women in Chess, Dr David Smerdon (GM) Anna Cramling tells Levy Rozman that opponents were sending her sexual messages after her Games The Experiences Of Women In Chess FIDE introduces ground-breaking Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI) – 2023 Rankings unveiled Jen Shahade tweet: “Very insightful from the great Pia Cramling on this topic” [video] Jordan’s Principle Powered by Firstory Hosting

Misogyny and sexism are the two biggest issues we’ve encountered in chess outside cheating. It’s an institutional issue that has for too long been accepted in the sport as normal. Abuse of women in chess is still ongoing at a high frequency, and the organizations and governing bodies surrounding chess have seemingly let it slide…to the point that it’s become an open secret. We talk with Women in Chess Foundation founder Emilia Castelao, streamer and chess player Lile Koridze, and commentator and WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni about how misogyny affects the game, their experience as women in a field primarily dominated by men, and what actions are being taken in order to give women a level playing board. Featuring Jen Shahade’s brave disclosure, and the actions and other revelations it has brought it its wake. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses acts of assault, sexual assault, and abuse, including abuse of minors. The end credits also include brief mention of suicide prevention. Hosted by good producer / bad chess player Jess Schmidt and first-time podcaster / good chess player Ryan Webb, this series explores the events leading up to and following the Sinquefield Cup cheating scandal and tries to unravel the truth of what really happened - or, failing that, what the heck these events could mean to chess. If you’d like to read a time-coded transcript of this or any other episodes, visit rookedpodcast.xyz/transcripts. Check out the Women in Chess Foundation and support us on Patreon to access monthly bonus content: www.patreon.com/rooked Written, hosted, edited, and produced by Jess Schmidt and Ryan Webb. Music by Lorna Gildfedder. Marketing by Bailey Simone Photography. Resources Jen Shahade: We Need To Step Up To Make Sure Chess Is Safe Tweet: Time’s up. WSJ Article Alejandro’s letter to Saint Louis Chess Club Tweet: Jen’s follow up Lichess: Breaking the Silence The Experiences Of Women In Chess US Chess Final Statement About Alejandro Ramirez An Important Message from the Board of Directors Lessons on Whistleblowing We, women chess players Facts and Myths about Gender in Chess Tweet: Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova Tweet: FIDE on Smirin Truth and Reconciliation Commission Healthcare Calls to Action Powered by Firstory Hosting

In honour of International Women’s Day…this is not the episode on misogyny in chess that we teased last episode. How does that make sense? Well, we want to make sure we get such an important episode right. So instead of that episode, here’s a little bonus instead while we keep working to make sure the next episode is as good as we want it to be. Please enjoy this thrilling tale of two chess murderers: Alexander Pichushkin, aka The Chessboard Killer, and the conniving Claude Bloodgoode who killed his mother and manipulated the USCF rating system from within prison to become the second-highest rated player in the USA. Now, you might be thinking "How does this have anything to do with the Sinquefield Cup scandal?" The answer is, it doesn't - that's what makes this a bonus. Thank you to friend of the pod Trisha Bernardo for suggesting this episode. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses horrendous serial killer murders - feel free to skip this one, it doesn’t have any bearing on the rest of the series. Hosted by good producer / bad chess player Jess Schmidt and first-time podcaster / good chess player Ryan Webb, this series explores the events leading up to and following the Sinquefield Cup cheating scandal and tries to unravel the truth of what really happened - or, failing that, what the heck these events could mean to chess. If you’d like to read a time-coded transcript of this or any other episodes, visit rookedpodcast.xyz/transcripts. Support us on Patreon to access monthly bonus content: www.patreon.com/rooked Written, hosted, edited, and produced by Jess Schmidt and Ryan Webb. Music by Lorna Gildfedder. Marketing by Bailey Simone Photography. Further reading https://www.chess.com/article/view/chess-criminals-and-the-games-they-play https://www.chess.com/blog/Rodgy/how-an-inmate-became-americas-2 Powered by Firstory Hosting

Just what exactly is the psychology of chess? Damned if we know, we’re not psychologists. But Julia Rios and JJ Lang of the chessfeels podcast do a great job of discussing exactly that, among other things…and we were so inspired by them that we decided to do our own episode on psychology (well...pseudo psychology is probably a better term for what we do in this episode, honestly.) Anyways, if you want to hear us talk about what a typical chess player might look like, and why they seem more prone than the average bear to madness (looking at you, Bobby Fischer…and maybe you too, Vladimir Kramnik??) have a listen.  CONTENT WARNING: This episode briefly mentions Canadian Residential Schools at the very end of the episode after the credits. Hosted by good producer / bad chess player Jess Schmidt and first-time podcaster / good chess player Ryan Webb, this series explores the events leading up to and following the Sinquefield Cup cheating scandal and tries to unravel the truth of what really happened - or, failing that, what the heck these events could mean to chess. If you’d like to read a time-coded transcript of this or any other episodes, visit rookedpodcast.xyz/transcripts. Check out www.crazycrows.club and support us on Patreon to access monthly bonus content: www.patreon.com/rooked Written, hosted, edited, and produced by Jess Schmidt and Ryan Webb. Music by Lorna Gildfedder. Marketing by Bailey Simone Photography. Featured in this episode: Psychologist Julia Rios and Chess Teacher JJ Lang, hosts of chessfeels podcast Mike Boyd, The Guy That Learns Things Youtube channel Ben Johnson, host of The Perpetual Chess Podcast Emilia Castelao, FIDE historian James Canty III, FIDE Master and Chess Streamer Bill Cole, The Mental Game Coach David Franklin, Associate Professor of Law Sources chessfeels episode 1: the real psychology of chess https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/book Freddy got Fingered - "The backwards man" HD Levon Aronian defends Hans Niemann after cheating accusations. A Psychological Autopsy of Bobby Fischer  Bobby Fischer on Paul Morphy and how opening theory destroyed chess "I hate chess" - Bobby Fischer. INFORMATIONAL On resent hysteria 🙂 Kramnik Threatens Lawsuit as Chess.com Clears Hikaru's Name Sign the petition On chess.com statement Is Hikaru Cheating?? Kramnik "YES!!!" Kramnik exposes cheaters with proofs!  Chinese chess champion stripped of title after defecating in hotel bathtub Hans vs Magnus: The Rematch Magnus Carlsen on Cheating in Chess, Being the GOAT, and Retiring from the Game.. ALL-STAR | Michael Bublé, Will Arnett 02.01.24 Further reading https://chessfeels.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-1-not-the-first-episode Powered by Firstory Hosting