Nepomniachtchi Can't Play Carlsen Under Russian Flag

GM Ian Nepomniachtchchi cannot play under the Russian flag during his world championship match with GM Magnus Carlsen in November-December in Dubai. The reason is Russia's ban from international sporting competitions by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The WADA ban, imposed for a big doping cover-up scandal

Croatia GCT 7: Carlsen ends his Nepo jinx

Norway's World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, takes a moment against Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, during their Game One of the FIDE World Championship at the Dubai Expo, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ding holds Nepomniachtchi to force tiebreaks in FIDE World Championship Match

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Nepomniachtchi Can't Play Carlsen Under Russian Flag

Nepo – Ding 2023, opening day LIVE blog – Chessdom

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Nepo – Ding 2023, opening day LIVE blog – Chessdom

Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi draw chess world title opener after flag furore, World Chess Championship 2021

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