Ian Nepomniachtchi: I wasn't working hard enough

Ian Nepomniachtchi begins the battle for the World Chess Championship title against Magnus Carlsen today in Dubai, but it was only in 2019 that the Russian first entered the World Top 10. In a recent interview with Maria Emelianova for New in Chess magazine, Ian calls himself a "slow dude" and admits, "it took me quite some time to realize that work is a vital part of any progress".

Ian Nepomniachtch Representing DotA at World Blitz Chess Championship Today! : r/DotA2

Carlsen-Nepo 8: Magnus lands killer blow

CheckRaiseMate's Blog • The World Championship(s) •

World Chess Championship 2023 Game 7 As It Happened: Ian Nepomniachtchi forces Ding Liren to resign under time pressure

Ding Topples Nepomniachtchi In Chaotic Game 12, Evens Score With 2 Games Left

Ian Nepomniachtchi becomes challenger for the title of World Champion

2021 World Chess Championship (Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi) - The Chess Drum

Carlsen vs Nepo World Championship 2021 Game 9: What's wrong with Nepo? - ChessBase India

World Chess Championship 2023 Game 7 As It Happened: Ian Nepomniachtchi forces Ding Liren to resign under time pressure

Magnus Carlsen And Ian Nepomniachtchi Brought Classic Sports Drama To Chess

Carlsen-Nepo 8: Magnus lands killer blow

World Chess Championship 2023 Preview

Ian Nepomniachtchi: I wasn't working hard enough

Ian Nepomniachtchi: I Didn't Think Much About Final Standings

Ian Nepomniachtchi: Growing More Ambitious With My Goals