Peruvian-Mexican Chess Star Fires Back at Kramnik's Cheating Claims with a Perfect Put-Down

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Jose Martinez Alcantara, a target of Vladimir Kramnik's high-profile cheating allegations, has silenced his critics with a string of impressive victories at the ongoing Chess World Cup 2025. The talented Peruvian-Mexican Grandmaster has been making headlines with his wins over top opponents, including South Korea's Isaak Huh, Serbia's Velimir Ivic, and title contender Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Martinez Alcantara's remarkable run has been a testament to his skills, and he recently took aim at Kramnik's accusations with a witty remark. When asked about the controversy, he said, "At the end of the day, chess is chess. You can win by time, but I don’t win a lot of Titled Tuesdays just flagging people. I know how to play chess!