NPR noted that some had discussed the use of a buzzer that could fit into a shoe, one of the more sensational theories that has gained traction involved using vibrating anal beads that could discern what move to make based on when Niemann was zapped via a remote.
Ouch!Chilling on the 40th floor while Piers Morgan obsesses over ***** I remain unfazed, perspicacious, and composed on the path to World Junior Champion.
pic.twitter.com/byRD6BuVJ9On Monday, Niemann went on Piers Morgan’s show Piers Morgan Uncensored to set the record straight on the sex toy hoopla.“Again to be clear on the specific allegation, have you ever used anal beads while playing chess?” Morgan asked, before noting, “not a question I’d ever thought I’d ask, to be honest.”Niemann categorically denied using anal beads to help secure a win.“Your curiosity is a bit concerning, you know, maybe you’re personally interested,” Niemann responded to Morgan. “But I can tell you no.”Watch the interaction at the 2:45 mark below:While he denied inserting anything up his rectum to check mate his competition, the theory was further propagated in a since-deleted tweet by Elon Musk. “Obviously, it’s very disheartening to be accused of cheating after that victory,” Niemann said. “That is not a serious theory.
That was something that was taken out of context and that was never a serious thing.”Despite the allegations, the 20-year-old confessed to cheating during online chess games when he was 12 and 16.