WORLD CHESS SHOW EPISODE 6

Online chess has exploded in popularity. It’s fast, it’s convenient, and it’s everywhere — you can play a game on your way to work, on the train, or even from the other side of the world. With no travel, no borders, and millions of players connected in real time, the game has never been more global.

But this new freedom comes with new challenges. How fair is online chess? How do platforms deal with cheating? And what happens when one of the oldest intellectual games collides with the digital age?

In this episode, former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, a man who stood at the crossroads of two chess eras — shares his perspective. He once reigned over the classical board, but now he is deeply involved in exposing and investigating online cheating.

We also meet Grandmaster Evgenij  Miroshnichenko, head of WorldChess.com’s Fair Play Team, who explains how cutting-edge tools, algorithms, and human expertise work together to detect suspicious games and protect the integrity of online chess.

The paradox of online chess is clear: the same technology that makes the game more accessible than ever also creates new ethical and competitive dilemmas. From platforms to players, from scandals to solutions — this episode investigates the risks, rewards, and future of chess in the digital arena.

Whether you are a casual player or a seasoned competitor, this is the story of how chess online became both the game’s greatest opportunity… and its biggest challenge.

Producer of The World Chess Show
Olga Kulichikhina