Steady Ian Nepomniachtchi, shaky Ding Liren as world chess title

It’s been a dream start for Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in his scheduled 14-game FIDE world championship match against China’s Ding Liren. The two began play Sunday in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the vacated world chess title long held by Norwegian world No. 1 GM Magnus Carlsen.

Ian Nepomniachtchi draws with Ding Liren in Game 1 of World Chess Championship – as it happened, World Chess Championship 2023

World Chess Championship 2023 Highlights: Ding Liren beats Nepomniachtchi to become 1st world champion from China

World Chess Championship 2023 Game 10 As It Happened: Ding Liren draws with Ian Nepomniachtchi, still trails by a point

World Chess Championship 2023 Highlights: After five hours, Ding Liren and Ian Nepomniachtchi play out a draw

Ding Liren becomes world chess champion after beating Ian Nepomniachtchi in enthralling finale

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Ian Nepomniachtchi draws with Ding Liren in Game 14 of World Chess Championship – as it happened, World Chess Championship 2023

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