Hans Niemann passes polygraph test, challenges Dubov for a rematch
This week, exactly 30 days after the start of the Paris Freestyle withdrawal drama, Hans Niemann spoke on the topic for the first time. Besides other things, he mentioned the promised polygraph test, “A quick note regarding the polygraph: the initial test was canceled for logistical reasons, but after traveling, I have now arranged to complete it very soon. I am taking this polygraph solely because it was a condition of the match—not because I have anything to prove.”
Today, Hans Niemann announced that he passed the polygraph test, that he was supposed to take long time ago. “Polygraph finished, passed on all fronts. Have you ever cheated over the board? No. Verdict: True,” says Hans Niemann.
Niemann also challenges Dubov to a rematch, saying, “I think it’s time for a rematch with Dubov. I’ll be in Moscow again in 2 weeks!”
05.04. Norwegian TV reports that Niemann is withdrawing after he was informed about anti-cheating
05.04 Breaking: Hans Niemann withdraws from Freestyle Chess Paris 2025 (rolling updates)
06.04 Reactions to Hans Niemann withdrawing from Paris Freestyle Chess 2025
06.04 Chess Song: Disappearing stars (Hans Niemann & Alireza Firouza) #TweetOftheDay
06.04 The organizer of Freestyle Chess Paris comments on the withdraw of Hans Niemann
17.04 Hans Niemann shows at round 1 of Grenke Chess after 12 days radio silence
17.04. Round 1 pairings of Grenke with Hans Niemann playing
19.04 Interview with Hans Niemann at Grenke
21.04 Vladimir Kramnik is the bodyguard of Hans Niemann (Video interview)
05.05. Hans Niemann talks on his withdrawal from Paris Freestyle 2025