Chess grandmaster Kirill Shevchenko was expelled from an international tournament this week after being accused of using a mobile phone during his matches, a violation of competition rules. The scandal has sent shockwaves through the chess community, where cheating accusations have been on the rise with the growing integration of technology into the game.
Shevchenko, a highly respected figure in the chess world, denied the allegations, but officials say evidence suggests that he accessed the phone during key moments in the tournament. The use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited during matches, as they can provide players with access to chess engines that calculate optimal moves in real time. The expulsion has ignited debates on how to handle technology-related violations and protect the integrity of the game. This incident is expected to trigger stricter enforcement of anti-cheating measures in future competitions.
