Pete Doggers reportedChristopher Kreuzer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:21 pmHow much help (compared to Karjakin) will Nepo get from "the Russians"?
Surprising, as players often try and keep seconds secret; there's also the possibility that he'll get help from others now e.g. Svidler was second to Alekseenko; maybe even some advice about WC Matches from Kramnik?Interestingly, Nepomniachtchi didn't mind revealing the players who had helped him prepare. Besides the general coach of the Russian Chess Federation GM Vladimir Potkin, he named GM Ildar Khairullin, GM Nikita Vitiugov, and GM Peter Leko, adding: "I'm very thankful. I can't describe it with words."
Like Karjakin, I'd expect Nepo and his team will get lots of high powered computer assistance to help prepare
Unlike the last few challengers, Carlsen can't be very confident of winning a rapid playoff, so the match should be very interesting, if Nepo's nerves hold up