Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia prepares for the game he drew against News Photo - Getty Images

Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia prepares for the game he drew against Teimour Radjabov of Azerbaijan in the third round of competition at the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament on June 19, 2022 in Madrid, Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia prepares for the game he drew against News Photo - Getty Images

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