Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren Draw Game 1

Game 1 of the world championship match between Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia) and Ding Liren (China) took place on Sunday, April 9, in the city of Astana. Askhat Oralov, Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, made the symbolic first move. Also present there was FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich. He solemnly moved the pawn from d2 to d4 while smiling for numerous mass media representatives. As soon as the official ceremony was over, Ian returned the queenside pawn back to its s

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