{"id":12237,"date":"2021-05-21T17:59:04","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T21:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dviouscontent.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-gm-roasted-by-twitch-fans-for-refusing-to-pay-5-charity-tournament-fee\/"},"modified":"2021-05-21T18:37:27","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T22:37:27","slug":"chess-gm-roasted-by-twitch-fans-for-refusing-to-pay-5-charity-tournament-fee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dviouscontent.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-gm-roasted-by-twitch-fans-for-refusing-to-pay-5-charity-tournament-fee\/","title":{"rendered":"Chess GM roasted by Twitch fans for refusing to pay $5 charity tournament fee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong>Chess Grandmaster turned Twitch streamer Hans Niemann is underneath hearth from followers after he refused to pay a small entry payment to take part in a charity match.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Niemann is among the prime chess gamers on Twitch and has actually benefited from the rise in reputation of the board sport on the platform. Now, he\u2019s sparked controversy after some IRL antics over an entry payment turned his personal viewers towards him.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout a Might 20 broadcast from New York Metropolis the place he competed towards different gamers within the park, he caught wind of a match occurring through the weekend and appeared fascinated with becoming a member of.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately, nevertheless, the assured Niemann appeared extra  within the prize cash than different particulars of the match, such because it being performed with Blitz guidelines.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/entertainment\/chess-gm-roasted-by-twitch-fans-for-refusing-to-pay-5-charity-tournament-fee-1579246\/about:blank\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=BlindingSilkySowTriHard-NV8EcmrssXq-nCmI&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=BlindingSilkySowTriHard-NV8EcmrssXq-nCmI&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s 75% to the winner, 25% for second place,\u201d the match organizer defined.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas the streamer appeared down, when speak of an entry payment got here up, issues bought a bit heated, with Niemann insisting that GMs don\u2019t pay a payment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrandmasters don\u2019t pay entry payment, man!\u201d he beamed. \u201cThat\u2019s a factor!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/entertainment\/chess-gm-roasted-by-twitch-fans-for-refusing-to-pay-5-charity-tournament-fee-1579246\/about:blank\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=StrangeHonestBisonCoolStoryBob-dIRcBpkPRUqdpJo6&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=StrangeHonestBisonCoolStoryBob-dIRcBpkPRUqdpJo6&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Initially, the match organizer appeared defiant, however quickly tried to compromise by giving him a fifty % low cost, however it was simply scoffed at by the streamer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy eight years of labor to Grandmaster means nothing then,\u201d he dismissed. \u201cIt ought to imply a free entry, as a result of that\u2019s what each match organizer does.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHalf the proceeds are donated to charity!\u201d the TO blasted again, attempting to get the GM on board.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t understand it was charity, however nonetheless. It\u2019s only a matter of respect,\u201d he replied.<\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<figure><picture class=\"wp-image-1579264\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee.jpg.webp 312w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-300x229.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-175x133.jpg.webp 175w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-150x114.jpg.webp 150w\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20426%20325'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee.jpg 312w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-175x133.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-150x114.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee.jpg\"\/><\/picture><noscript><picture class=\"wp-image-1579264\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee.jpg.webp 312w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-300x229.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-175x133.jpg.webp 175w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-150x114.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"426\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee.jpg 312w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-175x133.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/21\/chess-entry-fee-150x114.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><figcaption>Twitch\/gmmoke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"block m-1 ml-0\">Followers known as out the streamer for not paying the entry payment.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Ultimately, the TO tried to speak Niemann all the way down to a mere $2.50 payment or he paid 50% with all of it going to charity, however even that wasn\u2019t sufficient.<\/p>\n<p>By this time, Niemann\u2019s viewers have been turning towards him, calling his use of the GM card an \u201cass transfer,\u201d however he doubled down on his place.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/entertainment\/chess-gm-roasted-by-twitch-fans-for-refusing-to-pay-5-charity-tournament-fee-1579246\/about:blank\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=DullGorgeousHyenaSaltBae-kNYMY8hN_yZE54LV&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=DullGorgeousHyenaSaltBae-kNYMY8hN_yZE54LV&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t care if it\u2019s charity, Grandmasters don\u2019t care,\u201d he instructed chat. \u201cI\u2019m not going to listen to your charity bulls**t. Like, good day? It\u2019s not an ego factor. Should you\u2019re an over-the-board chess participant you perceive. F**ok off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou little on-line idiots don\u2019t know what chess etiquette is!\u201d he continued. \u201cIt\u2019s not an ego factor! Oh my God!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whereas the chess participant caught to his weapons, it\u2019s simple to see why followers have been crucial of him and stored their stress on. Ultimately, the incident resulted in a little bit of a stalemate that felt extra like a loss for viewers, the TO, and the aggravated Niemann.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/entertainment\/chess-gm-roasted-by-twitch-fans-for-refusing-to-pay-5-charity-tournament-fee-1579246\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Chess Grandmaster turned Twitch streamer Hans Niemann is underneath hearth from followers after he refused to pay a small entry payment to take part in a charity match. Niemann is among the prime chess gamers on Twitch and has actually benefited from the rise in reputation of the board sport on the platform. 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