The first two match games ended in a draw and a win for Nepo as Black. Here are the game reports on Fide.com, both signed Milan Dinic [...]
Let's continue with more reports from the same source, worldchampionship.fide.com, and the same writer:-
- g.03: Ding secures an important draw in game three
- g.04: Ding Liren strikes back with a victory
- g.05: Nepomniachtchi takes the lead again
- g.06: The pendulum swings: Ding Liren equalises again
- g.07: Nepomniachtchi takes the lead for the third time as Ding misplays in time trouble • '32...Rd2 was the first step into the abyss. After correct 32…Be5! Black has long-lasting initiative and continuous pressure over White’s weaknesses. Nepo played natural 33.Re2 and with just 44 seconds on the clock Ding made his fatal error and immediately got into a lost position.'
The last four games this week were all decisive, leaving Nepo with a +3-2=2 lead. As the game seven report implies, Ding Liren had the opportunity to take the lead.
One of the main side stories in the match is the state of Ding's nerves. Will this turn out to be the deciding factor?
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First Move by Dana Reizniece-Ozola; Photo from 'Game 6'
Courtesy of FIDE / Stev Bonhage
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