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

Ding Topples Nepomniachtchi In Chaotic Game 12, Evens Score With 2 Games Left

World Chess Championship 2023 Round 2 As It Happened: Ian Nepomniachtchi with black beats Ding Liren to take lead

International Chess Federation on X: Ding Liren is the 2023 FIDE World Champion! 🏆♟️👏 Ding prevailed over Ian Nepomniachtchi in the last rapid tie-break game of one of the most exciting and

FIDE World Championship, Ding Liren vs. Ian Nepomniachtchi

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

Ding Liren defeats Ian Nepomniachtchi with London system in world chess championship

Ding Liren survives scare in Game 1

World Chess Championship 2023, Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ding Liren, Focus on Ding

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

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

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

Ian Nepomniachtchi (2795) vs Ding Liren (2788)

World chess championship: Russian destroys Chinese with Spanish opening