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Ian Nepomniachtchi

2000s – PresentWorld Champion —Peak rating 2795223 games

Two-time World Championship challenger with a fast, dynamic style, strong opening preparation and particular strength in initiative-rich positions.

Ian Nepomniachtchi
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How Nepomniachtchi plays

Nepomniachtchi plays fast, aggressive and ambitious chess, backed by excellent preparation. He won the Candidates Tournament twice in a row and challenged for the world title in 2021 and 2023. His play with the initiative is some of the most dynamic of the modern era.

What to learn from Nepomniachtchi

Nepomniachtchi's games show how to press with the initiative: keep making threats and don't give the opponent time to breathe. Look at his handling of the Sicilian and the Grünfeld.

A game to play through

Nepomniachtchi,I vs Sismanis,A - EuYCh B10 2000 1-0 — the final position. A Nepomniachtchi win, played at his usual pace.

Ian Nepomniachtchi: the final position
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.c3 Nf6 4.Be2 Nc6 5.d3 e6 6.O-O Be7 7.Nbd2 O-O 8.Re1 Qc7 9.Bf1 d5 10.g3 Rd8 11.Bg2 b6 12.e5 Nd7 13.Qe2 Ba6 14.h4 Bf8 15.Nf1 Rac8 16.N1h2 b5 17.h5 b4 18.h6 g6 19.Ng4 bxc3 20.bxc3 Rb8 21.Ng5 Qa5 22.Qf3 f5 23.exf6 Qxc3 24.Bf4 Rb4 25.Nxe6 Rc8 26.Qxd5 Qxd3 27.Nd4+ Kh8 28.Qxd7 Rxd4 29.Qg7+ Bxg7 30.hxg7+ Kg8 31.Nh6#
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