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.

Ian Nepomniachtchi draws with Ding Liren in Game 1 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

Nepomniachtchi Holds Ding To Draw, Closes In On World Championship Title

Ding Liren becomes first Chinese world chess champion after defeating Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi - Washington Times

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

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

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

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

2023 World Chess Championship: Nepomniachtchi and Ding battle for the crown but Carlsen's the missing king - ESPN

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

World Chess Championship 2023, Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ding Liren

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

5-time Chess World Champion, Magnus Carlsen won't defend his title, “I'm not motivated to play another match.”

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