Game 1 recap: Ding fights back against Nepomniachtchi's pawn structure advantage

Game 1 recap: Ding fights back against Nepomniachtchi's pawn structure advantage

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Round 1 of the World Chess Championship 2023. Ian Nepomniachtchi has the white pieces against Ding Liren. The players went for a Ruy Lopez, and this wasn't a boring old draw. We see some winning chances right out of the opening and pressure applied. Here's a video review and full PGN. Check out the links in the video review to have your games analyzed live later this month!

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