Play Like Ian Nepomniachtchi

NM Jeremy Kane

Can you play like world title contender, Ian Nepomniachtchi?

Ian Nepomniachtchi dominated two candidates tournaments and nearly became world champion. 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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