GENEVA/PARIS : The play of chess grandmasters Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren, battling it out for the world title, has oscillated between touches of brilliance and uncharacteristic mistakes which their peers have attributed to flaws in their psychological stamina. Grandmasters interviewed by Re
GENEVA/PARIS : The play of chess grandmasters Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren, battling it out for the world title, has oscillated between touches of brilliance and uncharacteristic mistakes which their peers have attributed to flaws in their psychological stamina.
Ding, who could become the first Chinese male to win the world title, began the tournament admitting he felt like there was"something wrong" with his mind. "He's a very high-level player," former world champion Alexander Khalifman said of Ding."But even before the match, I predicted that psychological strength was not his strongest attribute."
After five draws in the first five games, Nepomniachtchi lost game six, the longest in world championship history with 136 moves over seven hours and 47 minutes. He never recovered. "This match is definitely more spectacular than we have seen in recent years," Svidler said."I would perhaps like there to be fewer mistakes, but in terms of drama and intrigue, it's difficult to wish for better."
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