Chess Cheat Caught Using Sms to Get Tips During Match
An Iranian chess player competing in the Dubai Open Chess tournament has been expelled after he was found receiving text messages on his mobile phone - with tips for his next move. M. Sadatnajafi, with an Elo rating of 2301 (near the bottom of the rankings) was caught using his mobile phone while playing against Chinese Grandmaster Li Chao.
When confronted after just 10 moves, he dropped his phone and investigations showed that it had received messages from someone in Iran in Farsi with instructions of what moves to make. It is thought that the unknown advisor was watching the game as it was broadcast live over the internet and then sending the tips.
Chief arbiter Casto Abundo, confirming the incident, said: "As per the International Chess Federation (FIDE) laws, no player is supposed to use the mobile phone while playing. The matter is still being investigated and a report is being forwarded to the FIDE for further action," said Abundo.
In December 2006, Umakant Sharma was caught receiving instructions from an accomplice, during the Subroto Mukerjee memorial international rating chess tournament at Subroto Park, using a chess computer via a Bluetooth-enabled device which had been sewn into his cap. He received a controversial ten year ban.
Sadatnajafi may also face a ban or may even lose his rating.
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When confronted after just 10 moves, he dropped his phone and investigations showed that it had received messages from someone in Iran in Farsi with instructions of what moves to make. It is thought that the unknown advisor was watching the game as it was broadcast live over the internet and then sending the tips.
Chief arbiter Casto Abundo, confirming the incident, said: "As per the International Chess Federation (FIDE) laws, no player is supposed to use the mobile phone while playing. The matter is still being investigated and a report is being forwarded to the FIDE for further action," said Abundo.
In December 2006, Umakant Sharma was caught receiving instructions from an accomplice, during the Subroto Mukerjee memorial international rating chess tournament at Subroto Park, using a chess computer via a Bluetooth-enabled device which had been sewn into his cap. He received a controversial ten year ban.
Sadatnajafi may also face a ban or may even lose his rating.
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