World Championship Game 2: Nepo scores, despite Ding's opening surprise

Ian Nepomniachtchi took the lead at the World Chess Championship in Astana after beating Ding Liren with black in Monday’s game 2. Ding shocked onlookers with his fourth move, but Nepo reacted in principled fashion, entering the most trying continuations. Soon enough, the Russian’s position went from slightly advantageous to completely winning. Ding resigned the game on move 29. | Photo: FIDE / Anna Shtourman

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