Ian Nepomniachtchi
Ian Nepomniachtchi at the FIDE World Chess Grand Prix. Nepo won the Grand Prix Series, later he won the Candidates tournament and is currently the challenger to the World Champion title. The Match will take place in November 2021.
Ian Nepomniachtchi is a Russian Grandmaster, currently #4 in the world according to FIDE’s rating list. After winning the 2021 Candidates Tournament, he will be the challenger in the World Chess Championship Match against the incumbent champion Magnus Carlsen.
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Nepomniachtchi qualified for the World Chess Championship match against Carlsen with a draw in Round 13