GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, the 2021 Challenger against Magnus Carlsen, can be the next World Champion in 2023, in Astana, Kazakhstan, against Ding Liren. Less than 3 weeks away from the Match, we’re trying to break down the Challenger’s profile and road to the Title.

GM Ding Liren can be the first Chinese chess player to become the World Chess Champion. With the World Championship Match between Liren and Nepomniachtchi being 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

The reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen won’t defend his title against Ian Nepomniachtchi. The Russian GM will face the Chinese GM Ding Liren at the 2023 World Chess Championship match

And yes, it’s true! What the chess world was expecting, but hoping it didn’t happen, struck us on the International Chess Day