Hans Niemann and Daniil Dubov will compete in a confrontation in 18 games in Moscow on March 7 and 8. Niemann confirmed the news via social media, where he said that the loser will have to answer a question under a polygraphic test.
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The long -awaited confrontation between Hans Niemann and Daniil Dubov should take place in Moscow, Russia, March 7 and 8, with 18 blitz games with a time control 3 + 2. But there is a unique twist, anyone who will lose will have to answer a question of the winner as part of a polygraphic test.
Niemann, the controversial great American master, confirmed the details of the match on social networks, writing on X: “6 pm Moscow Time, Live on my Twitch / YouTube. 18 matches of 3 + 2.. The loser must answer a question of the winner under a polygraph! »»
6 p.m. Moscow time, live on my Twitch / YouTube. 18 matches of 3 + 2.. The loser must answer a question of the winner under a polygraph! pic.twitter.com/5rzpw5xtqo
– Hans Niemann (@hansmokeniemann) February 28, 2025
The origins of the quarrel
The rivalry between Niemann and Dubov stems from an incident to the World Championship fast and Blitz 2024 in New York. During the Blitz event, Dubov failed to appear for his planned match against Niemann, leading to a criminal victory for the American.
Dubov later explained his absence to Norwegian Media Outlet NRK, declaring: “I went to the hotel to quickly prepare the game, but I fell asleep. When I woke up, it was too late, so I came back later and continued to play. »»
Following the controversy, Niemann issued an open challenge to Dubov, offering to cover his trips and accommodation and even promised a donation of $ 10,000 to a charity of Dubov’s choice if Russian won.
However, Dubov had his own conditions. He suggested that Niemann is undergoing a lie detector test administered by a trained professional, referring to cheating allegations against him. He also offered a 24 -game blitz match with a price of $ 2,000 per point if Niemann erases the test.
“You accept a lie detection test with a trained professional, I am sure we can find an independent confidence authority (maybe @Demis_hassabis could help?) To choose the company / the person to execute it. Test to present only questions about cheating, with the results to be communicated to the community as a whole. If the test comes out clean, I will accept that my decision was reckless and that I am ready to play a 24-game blitz match against you, 8 games per day, $ 2000 per point, “he said.
While Niemann did not publicly accepted the request for a lie detector at the time, the two finally seemed to have made a decision, an 18 game match with the loser required to undergo a polygraphic test was announced by the American GM. Fans will be impatient to see who will win the match.
