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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

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Two-time World Chess Championship challenger (2021, 2023)

2021

Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish world chess championship runners-up