MOSCOW, February 1 Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi remains fifth in the ranking International Chess Federation (FIDE), an updated version of which is published on the official website of the organization. Nepomniachtchi has 2773 points. Norwegian Magnus Carlsen (2865) continues to lead. Alireza Firouzja, representing France, is second with 2804 points, followed by China's Ding Liren (2799).
