India, Nov. 13 -- One of Vladimir Kramnik's cheating crusade victims, Jose Martinez Alcantara, has been proving the ex-world champion's accusations wrong at the ongoing Chess World Cup 2025. Martinez Alcantara began his campaign in Goa with a win over South Korea's Isaak Huh and then beat Serbia's Velimir Ivic.

In the third round, he beat title contender Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Then, he beat another experienced GM, this time Alexey Sarana.

Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the tournament, Martinez Alcantara had the perfect response to Kramnik's accusations and his stunning form. 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 c...