Is Ian Nepomniachtchi A-List?
YesA
Yes — Ian Nepomniachtchi is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2021
First Candidates Win
Ranking Timeline
2010B$0.1M
Rising Chess Star
Early successes in chess tournaments.
2016B$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Russian Chess Champion
Wins Russian Chess Championship.
2020B$0.5M+$0.2M
World Blitz Champion
Becomes World Blitz Chess Champion.
2021A▲$1M+$0.5M
First Candidates Win
Wins Candidates, faces Carlsen.
2023A$3M+$2M
Second Candidates Win
Wins Candidates, faces Ding Liren.
2026A$5M+$2M
Chess World Contender
Continues to compete at the highest level.
Last updated: February 24, 2026