Ian Nepomniachtchi in a match with Ding Liren lost 1.2 kilograms in a tense game
Sergey Kishnev, coach of Russian grandmaster Jan Nepomniachtchi, spoke about how the chess player lost weight in the match for the world chess crown with the Chinese Ding Liren. It is reported by “Match TV”.
According to the expert, in intense games the Russian lost 1.2 kilograms. “This calorie loss needs to be replenished. Nutrition is very important, we have a very good cook,” said Kishnev.
On April 30, Nepomniachtchi, for whom this was the second attempt to win the world chess crown, lost to Liren in the fourth game of the tie-break. The first three games ended in a draw. The final score is 2.5-1.5. The Chinese became the 17th world champion.
The previous world champion was Carlsen, who refused to defend the title, citing a lack of motivation. In December 2021, he beat Nepomniachtchi 7.5:3.5.
Source: Lenta

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