Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ding Liren: Game 2 was the worst game played

You could know Game 2 was going to end badly for Ding the moment he played the fourth move. He played h3, a move played by only two amateurs in the past. It is a waste of precious time and achieves nothing in return.

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Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ding Liren: Game 2 was the worst game played in the history of World Championships

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