The FIDE World Championship Match 2023 will be held in Astana

The city of Astana, Kazakhstan will play host to the FIDE World Championship Match 2023, taking place from April 7th to May 1st.

Photos: Ding Liren by Lennart Ootes, Ian Nepomniachtchi by World Chess

The event will feature a battle for the title of World Champion, as Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren compete for the throne left vacant by Magnus Carlsen’s withdrawal. The tournament will have a substantial prize fund of 2 million euros. The winner of the tournament will take home 60% of the prize fund, while the runner-up will receive 40%. The match promises to be an exciting and open competition, as neither player is considered a clear favorite.