India, Nov. 7 -- Former India No. 1 Pentala Harikrishna slammed Ian Nepomniachtchi after the Russian GM's comments regarding the Chess World Cup. Nepomniachtchi crashed out of the second round, losing to Indian GM Diptayan Ghosh. Nepomniachtchi was left fuming after his defeat and departed the playing hall immediately. One hour after his defeat, He was spotted checking out to leave his hotel. Meanwhile, he also took to his Telegram channel and slammed the tournament and its venue, stating that he wasn't 'sad to leave' due to Goa's playing 'conditions'.

Speaking to The Indian Express, Harikrishna questioned Nepomniachtchi's criticism and felt that he could have 'clearly pointed out' the problem, rather than making an open statement.

"He ...