World Chess Championship in Kazakhstan: “Not a chess match, but an exciting action movie”

Leonid Sandler, president of Chess Victoria, commenting on the recent news from the World Chess Championship in Kazakhstan.

Ian Nepomniachtchi (L) of Russia and Ding Liren (R) of China shake hands prior to the opening move of their Game five during the FIDE Chess World Championship 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan, 15 April 2023. Source: EPA / RADMIR FAHRUTDINOV/EPA/AAP Image

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