Athletistic/ Others. During the 11th game of the World Blitz and Rapid Championship in Samarkand, a game took place between Russian chess players Daniil Dubov and Ian Nepomniachtchi. It ended in a draw. Judge Ivan Surovy ruled that the result had been negotiated. He did not award any points to each of the Russians.

The World Championship Appeal Committee has reviewed the current situation. He confirmed the referee’s decision. Thus, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov did not receive any points for the 11th match.

Nepomniachtchi and Dubov got no points in the match for a rigged draw at the World Blitz Championship


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