Astana chosen as Nepo-Ding World Championship venue

The 2023 World Chess Championship match between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren will take place in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, from April 7 till May 1. After Magnus Carlsen’s abdication, the match to decide the next, 17th World Chess Champion, will once again be played over 14 games, with a €2 million prize fund.

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