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Episode 287: Kramnik’s Crusade

Episode 287: Kramnik’s Crusade

Update: 2025-12-12
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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the fallout from chess world champ Vladimir Kramnik’s obsessive campaign against alleged cheaters, including grandmaster Danya Naroditsky. Plus, AI comes for podcasters.

Washington Post’s AI-generated podcasts rife with errors, fictional quotes | Semafor

Hikaru hits out at grandmaster Kramnik over cheating accusations | indy100

Chess GM Vladimir Kramnik suspended for impersonating another player - Dexerto

Kramnik’s Controversial Cheating Allegations in Titled Tuesdays: | NSS.cz

Fair Play Report Estimates Low Cheating Rate In Titled Tuesday, New Public Closure Policy - Chess.com

Vladimir Kramnik’s YouTube channel

Martínez beats Kramnik in controversial match | ChessBase

Danya’s YouTube channel

Chess: Fide to ‘discipline’ Kramnik over Naroditsky cheating allegations | Chess | The Guardian

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Episode 287: Kramnik’s Crusade

Episode 287: Kramnik’s Crusade

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