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It is the Internet age ruining the game of Chess?

Some would say that the invention of the Internet has been absolutely wonderful when it comes to chess, and he has given us instant access to everything from news and information about the game to the products, clubs and more, including the possibility of playing the Game Online any time of day or night. The problem is that even with all these advances, cheating in the game has become much easier and, unfortunately, much more common.

Recently, many of the world's chess elite have been accused of cheating during a game and while at one point that would have been an absurd accusation, these days is not only a good possibility but a reality that is becoming all too common. How is it possible? Thanks to technology, of course! It seems that the small gadgets we all love for their convenient size and discreet about and the ability to get online no matter where we are also have made it possible for us to help with our movements without anyone knowing, because of the sophisticated chess programs available today.

The reality of this is not only that people can cheat, but it also opens adds a new element of dishonesty to the game that was not there in the past. A worthy adversary now runs the risk of being interrogated and falsely accused by the simple fact of being a strong opponent who is skilled at the game! Being the winner of a competition now comes with the additional possibility to be the center of a smear campaign, because more and more people are losing confidence in others and in the game. And since this is a relatively Development new one that is not easy to investigate, much less confirm, is to take a bit of elegance of the game and bring it to an entirely new and less desirable.

An example perfect this is the recent Aeroflot Open Kurnosov party and the Russian Igor Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan. Kurnosov quick profit was accused of being the result of cheating even though the referee did not find anything about the winner, but a pack of cigarettes and a lighter. This situation would never have occurred before the invention of Internet and wireless devices. A winner would have been praised for his ability and not accused of stealing moves from an internet program hidden in your pocket!

This does not change that many of us love the sport of chess and certainly will not make obsolete the game thanks to those who love to play at home and with friends, but it is and probably continue to have an impact on the competitive chess, the way it looks and how the tournaments are managed by the World Chess Federation. It may even deter people who want to advance to the competitive level would be an absolute disgrace, especially given the fact that chess was only finally recognized by International Olympic Committee as a sport in 1999.

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