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@GMJacobAagaard At least he had a chess career. Jealous?

The exit of World Blitz Championship Finalist Ian Nepomniachtchi, and his exit from the top 20 happened as gracefully as we are used to from his side. I predict that there will be no return to the elite for him. Our system is constructed in a way, where it requires something extra to be invited to top events. Living in the right place, being liked by an organiser, being young. Being Russian is no longer an asset in chess. No one wants to invite someone who smears the event when he plays badly. And Nepomniachtchi is past the age of having a promising future. Most sports careers ends without noise. This whimper is likely to be the last important thing we will hear from Nepomniachtchi. If he continues in the future, he will be like other former stars, who are now bit players and occasionally bring back some memories of having been good with a few good games. But I doubt he will keep a serious work ethic, and he will end his career never having won a big trophy, although he was close so many times.

@EWC_Extra @chesscom @chess24com Nepo 🔥

Here are your top 16 at the Chess.com Open 2026 ♟️ Every move matters now with 3 spots to EWC 2026 on the line.

@WadimRosenstein Sounds great! Hope, Nepo will play 🔥

A record-breaking chess event in Lima! From June 25–28, Lima will host a World Record chess marathon, with 67 hours of non-stop play. Top players and chess personalities will be there, including Leinier Dominguez, Jorden van Foreest, and many more TBA. With USD 100,000 in prizes across multiple competitions, this will be the largest chess event of the year in Latin America, held in the heart of the continent. Stay tuned for more details. 🇪🇸 ¡Lima acogerá un evento de ajedrez que romperá récords mundiales! Del 25 al 28 de junio, Lima acogerá la mayor maratón de ajedrez de récord mundial, con 67 horas de juego ininterrumpido. Jugadores de élite y celebridades del del ajedrez estarán presentes, entre ellos Levon Aronian, Leinier Domínguez, Jorden van Foreest, y muchos más que iremos anunciando. Con USD 100.000 en premios repartidos en múltiples competiciones, será el mayor evento de ajedrez del año en Latinoamérica, en el corazón del continente. Permanezca atento próximos anuncios para más información.

@FIDE_chess Ian is so good at this!

Ian Nepomniachtchi is back in the studio! 🔥 📺 Watch Live Broadcast: youtube.com/live/N4pYj7bn6… #FIDECandidates #FIDEWomensCandidates #Chess #FIDE #Cyprus

@Rookreviewcom @lachesisq Can‘t wait to see him there again! 🔥

Nepo: “Today I’m just a tourist, but in two years I’ll be playing in the Candidates again” rookreview.com/news/nepo-toda… @lachesisq #chess #news #FIDECandidates #Cyprus

@MaxMurrayX @Rookreviewcom @lachesisq They will prove you wrong.

@Rookreviewcom @lachesisq These guys, like Nepo and Fabi, take the opportunities for granted. They say they are going back. But life doesn't always work out that way. Only eight players in the whole world qualify, and there is ZERO guarantee Nepo or Fabi will ever appear in a candidates again.

@FIDE_chess Yay!! 🔥

Ian Nepomniachtchi is back in the studio! 🔥 📺 Watch Live Broadcast: youtube.com/live/uEwWeI7FW… #FIDECandidates #FIDEWomensCandidates #Chess #FIDE #Cyprus

@WadimRosenstein Will Ian play?

I am proud to announce that we will launch our second team for the upcoming FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championship in Hongkong! This team represents an idea that is central to our vision: Chess United Our goal is clear - to bring together players from different continents, generations, and backgrounds, showing that chess has the power to connect the world beyond borders. The first confirmed players of the team are: @vishy64theking @GMJoseMartinez @jordenvforeest @Tunde_OD @Tu_se_se During the championship we will also highlight a cause that is very important to us: the promotion of chess for people with disabilities. Chess is one of the most inclusive activities in the world - a discipline where talent, determination, and strategic thinking matter more than physical limitations. More team members will be revealed soon. Stay tuned. #ChessUnited

@chess24com Stellar performance by Nepo!🔥

Ian Nepomniachtchi wins the tournament with a checkmate on the board! Whoever finishes in second and third will then play a match for the second qualifying spot in the Chess.com Open. chess.com/events/2026-ch…

@chess24com Nepo 🔥

Ian Nepomniachtchi chooses "the guy with the same name," Jan-Krzysztof Duda, as his opponent in the Playoffs! He mentions that he wanted to choose Vincent, but it would mean that he would potentially play Magnus in the next round!

@_inthealpine_ @TrueCrimeUpdat Since it‘s the law in Austria.

@TrueCrimeUpdat Since when does being more experienced than fellow climbers suddenly make you a 'guide' liable for their outcomes?

⚠️ WARNING: This post describes a death on a mountain & negligent homicide charge Mountaineer Thomas Plamberger, 39, is facing a negligent homicide trial after his girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, 33, froze to death on Austria's highest peak, Grossglockner, in January last year. Prosecutors in Innsbruck allege Plamberger left Kerstin "exhausted, hypothermic and disoriented" just 150 feet below the summit while temperatures plunged to minus 20C. Prosecutors claim Plamberger, who was the experienced guide for the tour, made several errors, including starting the ascent late & failing to carry sufficient emergency equipment. Webcam images reportedly showed two head torches before only one light was seen moving away hours later. The indictment states Plamberger left Kerstin unprotected & failed to make an emergency call immediately. His defense lawyer denies the allegations, insisting it was a "tragic, fateful accident" & that Plamberger turned away to get help. Rescue teams found Kerstin's body the following morning. Plamberger's trial is due to begin in February, where he faces up to three years in jail if convicted. 🙏Please share to spread awareness ⚠️DISCLAIMER: The information shared is based on initial reports, may not be fully verified, & is presented as alleged. Details are subject to change as investigations proceed 🔔Follow for more recent True Crime Updates 👁️Source: Daily Mail

@apollo_news_de Das stimmt so nicht! Lagarde als ECB-Präsidentin fällt unter den Ethikkodex für hochrangige Beamte. Aufgrund ihrer Governance-Verantwortlichkeiten und rechtlichen Risiken in ihrer Rolle bei der BIS ist sie berechtigt, die Vergütung (ca. 140.000 € pro Jahr) zu behalten.

EZB-Chefin Christine Lagarde bekommt von der Bank für Internationalen Zahlungsausgleich ein Gehalt, obwohl sie das eigentlich nicht darf. Die EZB rechtfertigt sich damit, dass Lagarde Präsidentin und keine einfache Mitarbeiterin sei. apollo-news.net/obwohl-es-gege…

@NorwayChess No Nepo 😢

Norway Chess 2026 lineup locked ♟️🔒 One debut. Five comebacks. The World No. 1 and the World Champion in the same field. Average age: 24.8 Youngest in the field: Gukesh (19) 🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen 🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja 🇩🇪 Vincent Keymer (debut) 🇮🇳 Gukesh D 👑 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R 🇺🇸 Wesley So Six players. Five countries. One title. Who will be the winner? 🗓️ May 25 to June 5 2026 📍 Deichman Bjørvika, Oslo #NorwayChess 📷 Lennart Ootes, Michal Walusza, Tor Nilssen & Kjetil V. Tveito, Stev Bonhage

@FIDE_chess Super Mario

Where do you think Magnus found inspiration for his mustache? 👀

@IuliiaMendel Unfortunately I expect more of the same.

What are your expectations form #PeaceTalks today in Geneva?

@chessclubICC @MishaFriedman Best chess bromance!

Did you know that Ian Nepomniachtchi was one of the players who helped Magnus Carlsen prepare for his first World Championship match in 2013, the one in which he took the title from Vishy Anand? Getty photographer @MishaFriedman was granted access to the training camp in Norway — on the sole condition that the photos could only be released after the match was over.

@WadimRosenstein Yay, I hope, Nepo will play!

One of my long-standing goals has been to expand global team chess and create more opportunities, especially for young talents, to participate in top international events. It is encouraging to see how the Rapid & Blitz team format continues to grow worldwide, including the Asian Rapid Team Championship in Hong Kong, inspired by the success of our event in Düsseldorf back in 2023. This shows that chess develops best when we create inclusive platforms for players, federations and partners across all regions. This June, Hong Kong will host the World Rapid & Blitz Team Championship - now firmly established as one of the strongest and most dynamic team events on the international chess calendar. I encourage federations, clubs, sponsors and players to follow the FIDE calendar, build teams and take part in this global momentum for chess. WR Chess Team will proudly participate and we look forward to strong competition across the board.

@zchesiq Vengo dagli Stati Uniti is the most common. Sono degli Stati Uniti is also correct.

anyone here learning italian? just downloaded this new app called Ling and the excercises kinda throws me off as a long time Duo user I would translate this to "Sono di USA" or "Sono di Stati Uniti" whereas in Ling it translates the phrase I am from to I COME FROM.

@chesscom Classical and Rapid.

do you prefer watching speed chess or classical chess?

@mustreader He looks like Super Mario.

How are you guys liking the new mustache by Magnus?