Semifinals: Nepomniachtchi and Giri strike first

Chess World C'ship: Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren battle for title in Magnus Carlsen's shadow

Russia 🇷🇺 on X: 🇷🇺 Russia's Chess Grandmaster Ian #Nepomniachtchi wins Chess Candidates Tournament (held in Yekaterinburg) with a round to spare. Congrats, @lachesisq! ♟ The 30-year-old contender will face @MagnusCarlsen in

FIDE Chess World Cup: Vidit Gujrathi Advances to Quarters in Azerbaijan - News18

Magnus Carlsen Draws First Blood Against Ian Nepomniachtchi by Winning Longest Game in World Chess Championship History - News18

International Chess Federation on X: Game 7: Ian Nepomniachtchi - Ding Liren 1-0 #NepoDing

Back and forth battle sees game eight end in a draw at World Chess Championship

Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi ready for epic clash in Dubai - News

Saint Louis Chess Club on X: Giri resigns, which means Ian Nepomniachtchi has just qualified for the 2021 World Championship Match against Magnus Carlsen! #TodayInChess #FIDECandidates Photo courtesy of FIDE, @LennartOotes /

Ian Nepomniachtchi - Wikidata

International Chess Federation on X: If you had the chance to ask the reigning Champion, Magnus Carlsen, and the Challenger, Ian Nepomniachtchi, anything you want, what would it be? One lucky follower