Chess Super-Grandmaster Nepomniachtchi Takes on Dota 2 Tournament, Brings Pro Gaming Past
Chess super-grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi, currently ranked eighth in the world, is competing in BetBoom's Streamers Battle Dota 2 tournament, marking an interesting crossover between chess and esports.
Chess player studying tournament position
Nepomniachtchi, known as "Nepo" in the chess world, brings significant gaming experience to the tournament. In 2011, under the name BloodAngel, he won the ASUS Winter Open Dota 2 tournament, defeating prominent teams like NAVI.
Chess player in elegant room
Beyond Dota 2, Nepo has also achieved success in Hearthstone, reaching high ladder positions. He even introduced fellow Russian grandmaster Peter Svidler to the game, who became a occasional streamer.
This isn't the only notable chess-esports crossover. Mongolian Counter-Strike player Garidmagnai "bLitz" Byambasuren, who leads The MongolZ team, holds a FIDE Master title with a 2369 Elo rating.
Indian chess player signs chessboard
The eighth edition of BetBoom's Streamers Battle features other notable personalities, including Sheever and footballer Aleksandr Golovin. The tournament can be viewed on the official YouTube broadcast and NarodCast on Twitch, though commentary is primarily in Russian.
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