Is Hans Niemann the second-best classical chess player of 2022? - SparkChess

Imagine a ranking system in which defeating the World Chess Champion trumps other considerations. In this system, Hans Niemann would be #2 for 2022.

Hans Niemann: Chess grandmaster 'not going to back down' amid cheating allegations

Hans Niemann reinstated by Chess.com, vows to become 'best chess player in the world' after alleged cheating scandal

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Nihal and Niemann Both Win: 2022 Junior Speed Chess Championship

Chess outcast Hans Niemann says he was a top cyclist. Was he really? - Velo

Hans Niemann is the winner of TePe Sigeman & Co 2022 – Chessdom

Who is Hans Niemann – Empire Weekly

Niemann Outplays Carlsen, Claims Lead, Crosses 2700

Hans Niemann hits back at his critics

Hans Niemann leaves the US Chess Championship studio after saying that chess speaks for itself (VIDEO) – Chessdom