Nepomniachtchi sets up World Chess Championship date with Carlsen
Russian will challenge Magnus Carlsen in Dubai this NovemberNorwegian prefers to face Nepomniachtchi due to uneven playIan Nepomniachtchi, the 30-year-old Russian champion, will face Magnus Carlsen for the Norwegian’s world crown in Dubai this November after the Muscovite took a winning lead on Monday at the Candidates in Ekaterinburg to ensure first place with a round to spare.On 8.5/13, Nepomniachtchi is a point clear of Anish Giri of the Netherlands, and even if Giri catches up in the final round he will lose under the tie-break rule because of Nepomniachtchi winning their individual game. Related: Nepomniachtchi nears Candidates title and tilt at Carlsen’s world chess crown Continue reading…
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