Niemann withdraws from Freestyle Chess in Paris hours after being informed about new security equipment: Report

American chess player Hans Niemann has withdrawn from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris. Reports have emerged suggesting that he pulled out hours after learning about new anti-cheating equipment. Organisers have confirmed Nodirbek Abdusattorov as replacement.

American chess player Hans Niemann has withdrawn from the upcoming 
Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 just hours after being notified about the implementation of new anti-cheating measures, according to a report. Niemann had recently shared a post on social media informing his followers that he would soon be coming to Paris.

However, the organisers on Saturday announced that
Niemann has withdrawn from the tournament at the last minute and Nodirbek Abdusattorov will replace him at the event. Meanwhile, Norwegian outlet TV 2 has reported that Neimann pulled out at the last minute as soon as he learnt about the new security measures.

The event’s management confirmed to TV 2 that Niemann pulled out shortly before his scheduled arrival at the tournament hotel. His exit comes in the wake of an announcement by the organisers and billionaire Jan Henric Buettner, who revealed the installation of advanced security equipment aimed at detecting cheating.

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