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.

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

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

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

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

FIDE World Championship, Ding Liren vs. Ian Nepomniachtchi

World Chess Championship: Ding forces tiebreaks after playing out 7-7 draw with Nepomniachtchi - Sportstar

Ding freezes in chess world title battle as Nepomniachtchi regains lead, World Chess Championship 2023

World Chess Championship 2023 Round 4 As It Happened: Ding Liren beats Ian Nepomniachtchi to level score at 2-2

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

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

A World Chess Championship Without the World's Best Player - The New York Times