15yo Kazakh boy creates sensation vs Nepomniachtchi at FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship

15-year-old chess player from Kazakhstan Yernur Amangeldy (2012) played vs Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi (2778) in the second round of the World Rapid Chess Championship in Samarkand (Uzbekistan), Kazinform News Agency reports via Sports.kz.

Playing black, Amangeldy ended the match vs. Nepomniachtchi in a draw.

In April 2023, the Russian grandmaster was defeated by Chinese Ding Liren at the FIDE World Chess Championship in Astana.

The World Rapid Chess Championship is being held in Samarkand from December 26 to 30, with Rapid slated for December 26-28, and Blitz - for December 29-30.