Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi lost to Ding Liren in the sixth match of the match for the world chess crown.
The Russian played with the black pieces. Thus, the score in the match was 3:3. The next batch will be held on April 18. Nepomniachtchi will play white.
“Gagata.Ru” edited a text broadcast online match.
In previous matches, Nepomniachtchi won twice, Liren once and drew twice. Now the score is evened – 3:3.
The opponents will have to play a total of 14 classic time-controlled games unless someone scores 7.5 points and finishes the game ahead of schedule.
For the second time Nepomniachtchi received the right to compete for the world chess crown. In 2021, he fought for the title with Norway’s Magnus Carlsen and was defeated by losing four matches.
Previously reportedThat Nepomniachtchi dropped a pawn during the game against Liren.