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Ian Nepomniachtchi
Who
Ian Nepomniachtchi · Sports
What
Two-time World Chess Championship challenger (2021, 2023)
When
1990, Bryansk, Russia
Where
Russia
Biography
Ian Nepomniachtchi is recognized among Jewish contributors to Sports — Two-time World Chess Championship challenger (2021, 2023)
How & why
Ian Nepomniachtchi is a Russian chess grandmaster who won the Candidates Tournament twice and challenged Magnus Carlsen (2021) and Ding Liren (2023) for the World Chess Championship. A former world youth champion, he is known for his fast, intuitive play. His Jewish heritage on his father's side is documented.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish world chess championship runners-up
Contributions & Sources
Two-time World Chess Championship challenger (2021, 2023)
2021
Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish world chess championship runners-up
