Nepomniachtchi | Candidates Run, Matches VS Ding & Magnus, Cheating

We had a great discussion with GM Ian Nepomniachtchi covering a variety of subjects. We talked THAT candidates final round battle, Ian's two matches against Magnus & Ding, and more. Enjoy, and don't forget to show Ian some love by checking out his channel :    / @lachesisq  

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:53 - 13th round game Ian vs Hikaru
7:18 - 13th round game Gukesh vs Alireza
11:53 - Ian's approach to final round
15:49 - Fabi's decision to play d4
20:22 - Final round game 14 discussion
23:29 - Ian's thoughts after time control game 14
27:00 - Ian's thoughts in last moments of game 14
29:00 - Fabi's thoughts/analysis in last moments of game 14
32:50 - Ian's recovery from game 14
36:45 - Ian's match against Ding
40:29 - Ian's thoughts on Gukesh's performance
46:17 - Ian's thoughts on new generation Indian players
48:17 - Ian's thoughts on Alireza
52:30 - Ian's realization of his own efforts needed / capabilities
55:50 - Ian's training routine during off-season
59:05 - Ian + Fabi's WC match predictions - Ding vs Gukesh
1:05:40 - What if Ding withdraws from WC?
1:09:25 - Fide circuit (a.k.a circus) opinions
1:11:44 - improvements in Fide rating system
1:19:20 - Ian's prediction of Candidates 2026 players
1:24:26 - Fabi's prediction of Candidates 2026 players
1:28:18 - Ian's content creation + cheating thoughts
1:32:30 - closing remarks

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