CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Astana To Host Ding-Nepomniachtchi FIDE World Chess Championship Match. The 2023 FIDE World Chess Championship match between GMs Ding Liren and Ian Nepomniachtchi will take place April 7-May 1, 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The news was announced on Thursday by the International Chess Federation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The World Chess Championship is played to determine the world champion in chess. The current world champion is Magnus Carlsen of Norway, who has held the title since 2013.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tournament was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from 26–28 December 2022, using a Swiss-system with 13 rounds for the open tournament and 11 rounds for the women’s tournament.

Detailed explanation-4: -A new world champion is set to be crowned in Astana, Kazakhstan, after the city was confirmed as host for the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Championship match in April.