World's oldest grandmaster Averbach hospitalized with coronavirus

This was reported by the press service of the International Chess Federation.

Averbach is the oldest grandmaster in the world.

Yuri Lvovich is a two-time champion of Moscow and a champion of the USSR, as well as a European champion as part of the USSR national team.

Earlier it was reported that Nepomniachtchi spoke about preparations for the match for the world chess crown.