Steady Ian Nepomniachtchi, shaky Ding Liren as world chess title match kicks off - Washington Times

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.

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Nepomniachtchi holds Game 10 draw to close on title

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

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: After five hours, Ding Liren and Ian Nepomniachtchi play out a draw

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

Ding Liren defeats Ian Nepomniachtchi to win World Chess Championship – as it happened, World Chess Championship 2023

Time Not On Ding's Side as Nepomniachtchi Takes 4-3 Lead Into WCC Halftime

World Chess Championship 2023 Game 5 As It Happened: Ding Liren resigns after 48 moves as Ian Nepomniachtchi takes 3-2 lead

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

Chess-Psychological battle at heart of 'unusual' world championship match

Ian Nepomniachtchi Stays Ahead in World Chess Championship After Draw with Ding Liren in Eighth Game - The Astana Times