Ding Liren Outplays Ian Nepomniachtchi in Game Four

The World Championship Match in Astana has seen yet another debut – the English Opening. Thursday, April 13, game four between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren took place at the St. Regis Hotel. Playing White, the GM of China opened the game with the c-pawn.  Following 1Nf6 he could have followed in the footsteps of game two by playing 2.d4. However, he insisted on the English Opening instead, which Ian accepted via 2e5. The opponents opened rather quickly into a rather interesting a

Ding Liren Outplays Ian Nepomniachtchi in Game Four

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