Ian Nepomniachtchi: “The result is much more important than the prize”

World Chess Championship Challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi once played Dota 2 at a near professional level, but before the prize funds went crazy. The Russian team Team Spirit just won $18.2 million for winning The International Dota 2 Championship, which provides the starting point for a discussion of the €2 million Chess World Championship match in a recent interview with Match TV. Ian talks about his preparation for facing Magnus Carlsen, losing 10 kilograms, the length of the match and the conditions in Dubai.

Ian Nepomniachtchi: I wasn't working hard enough

Fantomvurdering head to head: Magnus Carlsen vs. Ian Nepomniachtchi

Nepo was Recently Quoted as Saying he Would have a good chance Against Magnus in Chess Boxing. Who do you think would win? : r/chess

Magnus Carlsen wins 5th World Championship title

Fantomvurdering head to head: Magnus Carlsen vs. Ian Nepomniachtchi

ChessFan (@Chess45893742) / X

The chess games of Ian Nepomniachtchi

Carlsen-Nepo 6: Magnus Carlsen wins longest World Championship game

Carlsen-Nepo 4: No birthday gifts for Magnus

Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi: Last Predictions

The chess games of Ian Nepomniachtchi

Carlsen-Nepo 4: No birthday gifts for Magnus

Ding Liren Armchair Warrior

Ian Nepomniachtchi: “The result is much more important than the prize”