Chess Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi Shares Backstory Behind His Tattoos

Russia's top-ranked chess player reveals the personal meanings behind his extensive ink, including a full left-arm sleeve that required multiple international trips to complete.

6 Sept, 01:21 — 6 Sept, 01:21

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual12h ago

'Fed up': The story behind Russia No. 1 Ian Nepomniachtchi's tattoos

Russia’s No. 1 chess grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi has two tattoos. Both carry different stories. His left-arm full sleeve took eight sessions over eight months, with flights from Moscow to Munich to meet his tattoo artist. From a phoenix and a favourite quote to Greek mythology, chess pieces and the pain involved, Nepo opens up about the stories behind his ink.

By JYOTIRMOY HALDER

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Chess Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi Shares Backstory Behind His Tattoos

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'Fed up': The story behind Russia No. 1 Ian Nepomniachtchi's tattoos

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