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Spectator
21-05-2025
- Spectator
Cheaters
A 'Fair Play violation' got the YouTube streamer DrLupo booted out of the most recent series of PogChamps, online invitational tournament for streamers and athletes, which has a $100,000 prize fund. DrLupo's transgression was not particularly subtle. In elementary fashion, he blundered his queen for two minor pieces at move 11, only to comprehensively outplay his opponent, WolfeyVGC, who outrated him by more than 700 points on the platform. At first, DrLupo didn't make things any better by trying to pass it off as an accident. Internet streamers often have a chat window open while they are playing, and inevitably fans will sometimes suggest moves while the games are being played. But DrLupo had not just made one or two unusually good moves. After the initial blunder, he played the entire game perfectly, all the way to checkmate on move 36 – an almost impossible feat without consulting a chess engine. To his credit, DrLupo later posted an unqualified apology to his opponent, his viewers, the chess community and so on. He went on to offer to pay for the entirety of the next PogChamps series, estimating the total pricetag at $200,000-$250,000. Perhaps that's just good business for a streamer with 4.5 million followers on Twitch and nearly 2 million on YouTube. But it highlights a serious question for chess. What is a reasonable sanction for those caught cheating, if they do not have the means to make an offer like DrLupo? When cases of cheating were rare, it was easy to take a lazy view: ban them all for ever. The proliferation of actual cases of cheating demands a bit more nuance. can make their own rules, but the international federation Fide has the responsibility of laying down some guidelines. Many of the cheaters are minors – do they deserve the same treatment as an adult? Should reports of online cheating on independent platforms like
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
YouTuber KICKED OUT of £75k chess tournament which featured England footballer for ‘obvious cheating' in fresh scandal
A YOUTUBER has admitted he cheated during a lucrative chess tournament which involved a Premier League and England star. Popular streamer Benjamin Lupo - who is more commonly known by his DrLupo nickname - was part of a £75,000 tournament hosted by Advertisement 3 Eberechi Eze was involved in a lucrative chess tournament Credit: 3 Streamer DrLupo was also involved in the tournament but was booted out of it for cheating The PogChamps 6 tournament featured several internet and social media personalities, but it also included Crystal Palace and England star Eberechi Eze. Tournament viewers became suspicious of DrLupo's moves in the matches as he appeared to cast his eyes at a different screen during several pivotal moments. He was called out on the live chat for "cheating" but vehemently denied the allegation. He wrote on X: 'Literally explained all of it on stream as I was playing. Didn't cheat. Advertisement READ MORE CHESS NEWS YOUR MOVE Chess Grandmaster 'can't wait' as he lands shock new job as BBC presenter "Had a good game and got rolled the rest of the day." But the 38-year-old has since owned up to reading the live chat to gain an advantage. He said: "[I] had a ton of fun playing, but have decided to drop out of the event to help maintain competitive integrity for those involved "As well as the tourney organisers. Advertisement JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Viewers became suspicious of DrLupo during the live stream Credit: "Having the main stream up on my left monitor over the course of the day today to watch other games being played led to me getting move information I shouldn't have had for a game. 'That's on me and no one else. That's my f**k up. I apologize – you'd think I would know better, but here we are." Advertisement Watch moment female chess champion POISONS her rival by lacing her board with deadly mercury in chilling assassination plot He later added: "Believe me or not – I played what I played. Pulled from chat though, couldn't stop looking. "Which, as I said, I know better.' Tournament organisers have booted DrLupo out of the competition and are currently searching for his replacement. They said in a statement: "'We wish everyone the best tomorrow and remind them that receiving any help during a match is a violation of our fair play policy and will result in a disqualification and account closure." Advertisement Eze has yet to react to DrLupo's crafty cheating, but he's got bigger things to focus on as Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park on this Bank Holiday Monday.
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
YouTuber KICKED OUT of £75k chess tournament which featured England footballer for ‘obvious cheating' in fresh scandal
A YOUTUBER has admitted he cheated during a lucrative chess tournament which involved a Premier League and England star. Popular streamer Benjamin Lupo - who is more commonly known by his DrLupo nickname - was part of a £75,000 tournament hosted by Advertisement 3 Eberechi Eze was involved in a lucrative chess tournament Credit: 3 Streamer DrLupo was also involved in the tournament but was booted out of it for cheating The PogChamps 6 tournament featured several internet and social media personalities, but it also included Tournament viewers became suspicious of DrLupo's moves in the matches as he appeared to cast his eyes at a different screen during several pivotal moments. He was called out on the live chat for "cheating" but vehemently denied the allegation. He wrote on X: 'Literally explained all of it on stream as I was playing. Didn't cheat. Advertisement READ MORE CHESS NEWS "Had a good game and got rolled the rest of the day." But the 38-year-old has since owned up to reading the live chat to gain an advantage. He said: "[I] had a ton of fun playing, but have decided to drop out of the event to help maintain competitive integrity for those involved "As well as the tourney organisers. Advertisement Most read in Other Sports JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Viewers became suspicious of DrLupo during the live stream Credit: "Having the main stream up on my left monitor over the course of the day today to watch other games being played led to me getting move information I shouldn't have had for a game. 'That's on me and no one else. That's my f**k up. I apologize – you'd think I would know better, but here we are." Advertisement Watch moment female chess champion POISONS her rival by lacing her board with deadly mercury in chilling assassination plot He later added: "Believe me or not – I played what I played. Pulled from chat though, couldn't stop looking. "Which, as I said, I know better.' Tournament organisers have booted DrLupo out of the competition and are currently searching for his replacement. They said in a statement: "'We wish everyone the best tomorrow and remind them that receiving any help during a match is a violation of our fair play policy and will result in a disqualification and account closure." Advertisement Eze has yet to react to DrLupo's crafty cheating, but he's got bigger things to focus on as Crystal Palace host
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
YouTuber KICKED OUT of £75k chess tournament which featured England footballer for ‘obvious cheating' in fresh scandal
A YOUTUBER has admitted he cheated during a lucrative chess tournament which involved a Premier League and England star. Popular streamer Benjamin Lupo - who is more commonly known by his DrLupo nickname - was part of a £75,000 tournament hosted by 3 The PogChamps 6 tournament featured several internet and social media personalities, but it also included Crystal Palace and England star Eberechi Eze. Tournament viewers became suspicious of DrLupo's moves in the matches as he appeared to cast his eyes at a different screen during several pivotal moments. He was called out on the live chat for "cheating" but vehemently denied the allegation. He wrote on X: 'Literally explained all of it on stream as I was playing. Didn't cheat. "Had a good game and got rolled the rest of the day." But the 38-year-old has since owned up to reading the live chat to gain an advantage. He said: "[I] had a ton of fun playing, but have decided to drop out of the event to help maintain competitive integrity for those involved "As well as the tourney organisers. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 "Having the main stream up on my left monitor over the course of the day today to watch other games being played led to me getting move information I shouldn't have had for a game. 'That's on me and no one else. That's my f**k up. I apologize – you'd think I would know better, but here we are." Watch moment female chess champion POISONS her rival by lacing her board with deadly mercury in chilling assassination plot He later added: "Believe me or not – I played what I played. Pulled from chat though, couldn't stop looking. "Which, as I said, I know better.' Tournament organisers have booted DrLupo out of the competition and are currently searching for his replacement. They said in a statement: "'We wish everyone the best tomorrow and remind them that receiving any help during a match is a violation of our fair play policy and will result in a disqualification and account closure." Eze has yet to react to DrLupo's crafty cheating, but he's got bigger things to focus on as Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park on this Bank Holiday Monday.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
DrLupo accused of cheating in $100K chess tournament: What really happened at PogChamps 6?
Image via DrLupo/Twitter The chess world just had its drama moment — and this time, it wasn't about grandmasters. Popular streamer DrLupo has found himself at the center of a heated controversy during PogChamps 6 , a fan-favorite online chess tournament hosted by Let's break it down — short, sharp, and drama-filled. Here's a quick breakdown of everything that went down. DrLupo is a CHESS CHEATER? Game analysis and aftermath! The Game That Raised Eyebrows On April 30, DrLupo, a Twitch personality with a chess rating around 650, faced off against Wolfey (Wolfe Glick), a YouTuber rated over 1300. On paper, Wolfey was the heavy favorite. But midway through the match, things took a strange turn. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo DrLupo blundered early, losing his queen—usually a death sentence in such a lopsided matchup. But instead of collapsing, he played near-perfect chess for the rest of the game. His moves were unusually precise—almost suspiciously so for a beginner. Chess fans watching live began to speculate: Was he getting outside help? The Evidence That Sparked the Fire Clips from the match showed DrLupo glancing at his second monitor during critical moments. Combine that with flawless post-blunder gameplay, and the internet was buzzing. Many pointed fingers at possible stream sniping or reading Twitch chat, where viewers often blurt out suggestions—sometimes even accurate moves. Suspicion turned into full-blown controversy. DrLupo's Side of the Story DrLupo denied intentionally cheating. He explained that he had the main PogChamps broadcast running on a second screen to keep up with the tournament and claimed that's where he accidentally saw move suggestions. He admitted this was a mistake and said, ' That's my f**k up… I apologize. I pulled moves from chat. I couldn't stop looking. I should've known better .' In a follow-up post, he said he'd decided to withdraw voluntarily 'to maintain competitive integrity.' But official statement painted a different picture: he was removed due to a 'fair play violation.' Steps In Shortly after the match, issued a blunt announcement: DrLupo's account had been closed for violating fair play rules. They confirmed he would be replaced in the bracket moving forward. The platform made it clear—receiving help of any kind during a match, even unintentionally, breaks tournament rules and leads to disqualification. The Internet Reacts (As Always) Social media didn't hold back. From sarcastic jabs to full-on roasts, comments poured in. Some called it 'the most obvious cheating ever,' while others mocked the situation by comparing it to sponsored streams gone wrong. But amid the noise, a bigger conversation emerged: even casual, creator-driven tournaments can't escape the importance of fairness. Final Thoughts Was it malicious cheating or just a streamer slipping up? That's up for debate. What's clear is that the PogChamps 6 controversy serves as a wake-up call. Even in laid-back, fun events, rules matter. And when $100,000 is on the line, people are watching—very closely.
