Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Nakamura, Caruana Clash Over Cheating Concerns
Top chess players Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana had a disagreement.
Caruana said he doesn't respect 'Titled Tuesday,' an online chess tournament because he is concerned about cheating.
Nakamura argued against this, pointing out that if Caruana doesn't respect the tournament, why discuss cheating?
Caruana responded that he can have an opinion about an event without playing in it, also that the reason could be because of the current amount of cheating.
Cheating has been a contentious topic, with the 2022 Sinquefield Cup as a previous major example of the issue.
Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana, ranked No. 2 and 3 respectively, engaged in a public argument.
The dispute arose from Caruana's comments about cheating in Chess.com's 'Titled Tuesdays' events.
Caruana stated he 'doesn't respect' the Titled Tuesday tournament.
Nakamura responded, criticizing Caruana's stance on the event.
Caruana defended his position, noting his right to express opinions and choose not to participate.
- Who
- Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana.
- What
- A dispute between Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana over cheating in chess and Caruana's views on 'Titled Tuesdays'.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in article.
- Where
- Online, on YouTube and C Squared Podcast.
- Why
- Disagreement over cheating concerns in chess and Caruana's views on the tournament.
Nakamura's View
Caruana's View
Tournament and Cheating
Nakamura's View
Questioned Caruana's stance on 'Titled Tuesdays' and cheating.
Caruana's View
Caruana's expression on the subject was negative.
- Participants
- Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana
- Event
- Titled Tuesdays
- Nakamura's Ranking
- World No. 2
- Caruana's Ranking
- World No. 3
- Controversy
- Cheating and disrespect in online chess tournaments
