World Chess Championship 2023 Game 10 Live: Ding Liren to play white with Ian Nepomniachtchi in one-point lead

After almost six hours and 82 moves, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren agreed to a draw in Game 9. (Photo: FIDE/Stev Bonhage)
NO FIREWORKS IN GAME 9
Though Ian Nepomniachtchi has a 5-4 lead in the 14-game match, Ding Liren has three games with White pieces left while Nepo has only two.
Ding Liren is quite aware of this. With a point down, he knew he had to defend with Black pieces. He couldn’t afford to lose. And that’s exactly what he did in Game 9 of the World Chess Championships against Ian Nepomniachtchi.
Never mind, it took close to six hours. It didn’t matter that it went up to 82 moves. Ding didn’t relent and managed to hold Nepo. Though he’s still trailing a point with the score at 4-5, the Chinese GM will be relieved that in the remaining five games, he has to play with White pieces thrice while Nepo has just two. (READ)