The penultimate classical game of the World Championship match finished in a 39-move draw. Ding Liren got good chances to go for the win with the black pieces, failed to handle them well, and ended up needing to play accurately to hold the draw. This was Ian Nepomniachtchi’s last game with white in the classical portion of the match. Game 14 will be played on Saturday. | Photo: FIDE / Anna Shtourman
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What is the most important phase of the game? Surprisingly, many club players get the answer wrong. Usually, they put a lot of effort into positions that are approximately equal. However, once they get a much better or much worse position, they tend to relax a bit. In an almost winning position, a voice in the head of such a player whispers: "You are great, my dear, and you have proved that already. The rest of the game is a mere formality." And in a lost position, this voice says: "You have played rubbish. Ok, you have to pretend some fight, but the game is decided already, you will surely be defeated." Although psychologically understandable, this approach is wrong. Why? | Photo: Pixabay