cheating

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The Ofqual chief warned pupils that the probability of getting caught cheating is high and can lead to "really severe sanctions".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

After his unexpected loss, he concludes that his opponent, who seemed distracted throughout the game, was likely cheating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Describing the punishment Southampton received as "ridiculous", Solak tried to downplay the seriousness of the club's cheating.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Mezrich’s “Checkmate” focuses on the 2022 Sinquefeld Cup scandal, where world champion Magnus Carlson accused Hans Niemann of cheating in his upset.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

To avoid any hint of cheating, he had to be isolated from everyone except the referee.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady