Hans Moke Niemann, the 19-year-old American grandmaster at the center of an alleged cheating scandal that has pulsed drama through the chess world, has made his next move: He sued world champion Magnus Carlsen and others seeking $100 million in damages.The federal lawsuit, filed in the Eastern Missouri District Court, says that Carlsen, Chess.com and others, including grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, are “colluding to blacklist” Niemann from the chess world and have made defamatory statements accusing Niemann of cheating.Niemann is seeking damages of no less than $100 million in the suit, which said that tournament organizers have shunned him since the allegations emerged.Continue reading your article witha WSJ membershipa WSJ membershipAlready a member?Sign In- American Eagle Outfitters:Get 15% off AE promo code with text alerts- Wayfair:Up to 15% off + free shipping at Wayfair- Kohl's:Kohl's coupon - 30% off sitewide for Rewards members- Walmart:Walmart promo code: $10 off all things Halloween- DoorDash:25% off your first $15 order with this DoorDash coupon- Target:Up to 60% off - Target Promo Code"