Athletistic/ Others. In April-May 2023 there will be a match for the World Chess Crown. The Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi and the Chinese Ding Liren will fight for the title. It is assumed that the match can take place in Moscow. The Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation Oleg Matytsin spoke about it.

– We have the right to ask for a legitimate request and proposal to hold a match for the World Chess Crown in Moscow – RIA Novosti quoted Matytsin as saying.

In 2021, Ian Nepomniachtchi lost to Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the match for the World Chess Crown.

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