Непомнящий отказался жать руку Ниманну перед жеребьевкой турнира в Ташкенте

Russian chess player Ian Nepomniachtchi declined to shake hands with American player Daniel Naroditsky before the draw for a tournament in Tashkent. The incident occurred just before the pairings for the event were determined. This gesture has drawn attention within the chess community.

The refusal to shake hands between prominent players can signal underlying tensions or personal dynamics that might influence the tournament's atmosphere and player interactions.