‘Excellent, Excellent, Excellent’: After Nepomniachtchi’s Vague Criticism, Chess Legend Vassily Ivanchuk Praises FIDE World Cup Organisers

‘Excellent, excellent, excellent’: After Nepomniachtchi’s vague criticism, chess legend Vassily Ivanchuk praises FIDE World Cup organisers

Vassily Ivanchuk’s comments come after Ian Nepomniachtchi left the FIDE World Cup’s official player hotel in less than an hour after losing in the second round.

GM Ian Nepomniachtchi Leaves Chess World Cup Venue Soon After Early Exit

Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi on Thursday sparked controversy by leaving his hotel immediately after being eliminated from the FIDE World Cup.

Russian star and top Americans fall in World Cup but Adams wins 10-game epic

… to the world title. The Russia No 1, Ian Nepomniachtchi, … American GM overlooked a hidden stalemate resource. Niemann was outplayed by Italy … 6-4 total, defeating Bulgaria’s Ivan Cheparinov, the … higher ranked Croatian Ante Brkic before losing to India’s Vidit …