Asmongold demands Twitch ban DrLupo after PogChamps chess cheating controversy

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Notable Twitch broadcaster, Asmongold, advocates for the suspension of fellow streamer, DrLupo, following his confession about cheating in a high-stakes chess competition worth $100K.

On the 30th of April, DrLupo participated in a casual chess competition known as PogChamps. This event is an online series organized by Chess.com where internet personalities compete to demonstrate their chess abilities through the internet.

In a particular match of Lupo’s, he carelessly exposed his queen – a common mistake among beginners. However, he flawlessly executed the rest of the game, which immediately caught the focus of spectators and avid chess fans alike.

It didn’t take much time before allegations of cheating arose against him. At first, he refuted these accusations, but later on, he confessed that he had peeked at his chat for assistance. However, in a live stream the following day, he openly admitted to employing a chess engine to deceive.

He asserted, “Everything being said about me is entirely true. It’s weak and unfortunate that I resort to using a tool to mend my own vulnerabilities.”

This version maintains the original sentiment while using more polite language that is easier for most audiences to understand and appreciate.

Currently, DrLupo finds himself under public scrutiny, with even his fellow streamer, Asmongold, expressing criticism in a live broadcast on May 1.

Asmongold slams DrLupo’s “embarrassing” chess cheating scandal

Asmongold expressed strong opinions regarding the situation, calling out DrLupo for initially trying to dodge accusations of cheating by claiming he was focused on his chat rather than the game’s engine.

“You didn’t admit to doing it, but everyone saw you do it. It was like having a fingerprint on a stolen cookie. In high-definition footage, they caught you red-handed.

In simpler terms, Asmon asserted that, due to his chess cheating controversy, Lupo’s account should be prohibited on Twitch, referencing their anti-cheating rule found within the platform’s community guidelines.

As Asmongold stated clearly, DrLupo should be banned from the tournament due to cheating, with no room for debate or ambiguity about it.

Without a doubt, DrLupo clearly violated the site’s rules. There’s no room for debate or ambiguity here – it’s as clear as daylight. There’s no question of if, but, or maybe – it’s a definitive infraction that merits suspension on this platform.

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In simpler terms, Twitch’s rules do indeed state that cheating in online games is not allowed, but this specific infraction is categorized as a minor offense, known as “low-severity.” This type of violation will automatically be removed from a streamer’s account after 90 days have passed.

At the moment, Lupo plans to devote some time to enhancing his skills as a content creator. He specifically mentioned seeking therapy and striving for improved behavior, both when offline and while streaming.

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2025-05-02 02:18