Play Like Ian Nepomniachtchi

NM Jeremy Kane

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Can you play like the next world title challenger, Ian Nepomniachtchi?

Ian Nepomniachtchi dominated the 2020-2021 Candidates Tournament and will face Magnus Carlsen for the world title in November. Learn from his greatest games.

See how Nepomniachtchi defeated Magnus Carlsen with a brilliant attack.
Learn from one of Nepomniachtchi's greatest opening innovations.
Check out Nepomniachtchi's brilliant attack, played when he was only ten years old.

Nepomniachtchi - Carlsen 2020

What will Nepomniachtchi need to do to beat Magnus Carlsen? If he can attack like he did in their 2020 Legends Of Chess Match, he'll have a good chance!

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Nepomniachtchi - Sismanis 2000

Even as a child, Nepomniachtchi was a brilliant attacking player. Check out this amazing game from the 2000 European Under 10 championship, where he won first place.

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Nepomniachtchi - Sjugirov 2016

This might be Nepomniachtchi's most amazing opening idea. Try to find how he brought fireworks to a quiet position right out of the opening.

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Nepomniachtchi - Alekseenko 2021

How did Nepomniachtchi win the Candidates and earn a shot at Magnus Carlsen? Check out his dominant victory against Kirill Alekseenko, which brought him close to tournament victory.

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Nepomniachtchi - Sadikhov 2015

It's not often that a queen ends up on h1 in the middlegame or that placing it there is part of a brilliant, game-winning plan. Check out Nepomniachtchi's quick demolition of his opponent's Philidor Defense.

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