Technology Apr 14, 2026 · 1 min read

The Gamblers Behind One of the Weirdest Cheating Mysteries in Chess Have Been Unmasked

In July 1993, a disguised player entered the World Open chess tournament in Philadelphia using the name of a mathematician who died in 1957. His real identity remained unknown—until now.

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by Kit Chellel
The Gamblers Behind One of the Weirdest Cheating Mysteries in Chess Have Been Unmasked
In July 1993, a disguised player entered the World Open chess tournament in Philadelphia using the name of a mathematician who died in 1957. His real identity remained unknown—until now.
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This article was originally published by Wired and written by Kit Chellel.

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