Athletistic/Chess. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin Dmitry Peskov commented on the news that reigning world chess champion Magnus Carlsen has refused a match for the crown with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, who won the tournament candidates.
Coach Nepomniachtchi was shocked by Carlsen’s refusal to play a match for the Chess Crown against Jan
Nepomniachtchi’s new opponent is Ding Liren from China, second in the Candidates Tournament standings.
“Of course we are sorry! This does not paint Carlsen. We will continue to support Jan and wait for the crown in Russia,” Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by TASS.
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Source: Sport
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