‘Like his chess, not personality’: Russian GM on Niemann’s ‘FIDE must punish’ remarks

Ian Nepomniachtchi has praised Hans Niemann as a “very good and formidable player” but said he does not like the American’s personality. In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, the Russian grandmaster reacted to Niemann’s recent call for FIDE to punish players over public accusations, saying the American “can’t stop playing the victim card” and comparing his image to Conor McGregor’s.