GM Pravin Thipsay writes: In Game 6, Ding Liren won battle of errors against Ian Nepomniachtchi
The best sports coaches often tell their teams to keep it simple, espe
The best sports coaches often tell their teams to keep it simple, especially under pressure. It’s seldom heard in chess, though. Yet, at the highest level – the World Chess Championship — sometimes, that’s all you need. In Game 6 of the Championships, Ding Liren kept it simple and was able to beat Ian Nepomniachtchi (Nepo) to level the score at 3-3. Had Ding lost this game, it would’ve been a huge blow to his chances of being the first Chinese Grandmaster to win the Championship.
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