Ian Nepomniachtchi Draws Game 13 of World Title Match with Ding Liren
Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi played a draw in the 13th game of the match for the world chess title with the Chinese Ding Liren. The broadcast was conducted on the YouTube channel of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
32-year-old Nepomniachtchi, for whom this is the second attempt to win the world chess crown, played with white pieces. The meeting ended on the 39th move. After the 13th game, the score again became equal – 6.5:6.5.
The next game of the match, which could be decisive, will take place on April 29. The winner of the tournament will be the first chess player to score at least 7.5 points.
The current world champion is Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, who previously refused to defend the title, citing a lack of motivation. In December 2021, he beat Nepomniachtchi 7.5:3.5.
Source: Lenta
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