The match between Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi and China's Ding Liren is laced with geo-political implications amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Very interesting outlook on the game, which minus Magnus has a glaring lack of star power this year.
It doesn't help that Magnus thoroughly beat Nepomniachtchi at the last world championship. Hard to anoint the 2023 winner as the legitimate champion.
Very interesting outlook on the game, which minus Magnus has a glaring lack of star power this year.
It doesn't help that Magnus thoroughly beat Nepomniachtchi at the last world championship. Hard to anoint the 2023 winner as the legitimate champion.