Ian Nepomniachtchi
A Russian chess player (Nepo) who competed in the Candidates Tournament. Hikaru mentions the financial difficulties Russian players face due to sanctions and that Nepo has to carry cash.
Videos Mentioning Ian Nepomniachtchi
Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness | Lex Fridman Podcast #330
Lex Fridman
A Russian chess player (Nepo) who competed in the Candidates Tournament. Hikaru mentions the financial difficulties Russian players face due to sanctions and that Nepo has to carry cash.
Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast #315
Lex Fridman
Carlsen's opponent in the 2021 World Championship and discussed as one of the two contenders for the current championship. Described as an 'absolute calculation monster' in short lines but sometimes lacking depth.
Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame | Lex Fridman Podcast #319
Lex Fridman
A chess grandmaster who played Magnus Carlsen in a World Championship match, mentioned in the context of draws and Carlsen's dissatisfaction with the format.