The world chess championship between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren continued with a seventh game looming after a tense sixth encounter. In that decisive clash, Nepomniachtchi took the black pieces, and the session ended with a 3-3 tie overall in the match standings. The next session is scheduled for April 18, with Nepomniachtchi set to have the white pieces and look to shift momentum in his favor. [Source: Gagata.Ru](citation)
Online text broadcasts from the event were prepared by Gagata.Ru, providing fans with real-time updates as the games unfolded. [Source: Gagata.Ru](citation)
Across the first six games, Nepomniachtchi had secured two wins for white, while Ding Liren claimed one victory with black, and two games ended in draws. Now, the score is evenly poised at 3:3, underscoring a highly competitive contest that could swing in either direction over the coming rounds.
The championship format requires a total of fourteen classical-time games unless a player secures 7.5 points and finishes ahead of schedule. This structure keeps both competitors under continuous pressure, with every game carrying potential implications for title destiny. [Source: Gagata.Ru](citation)
It is Nepomniachtchi’s second opportunity to contend for the world crown. He previously challenged Norway’s Magnus Carlsen in 2021 and did not prevail, as Carlsen extended his hold on the title after a series of close contests. [Source: Gagata.Ru](citation)
Earlier coverage noted a moment when Nepomniachtchi inadvertently dropped a pawn during the game against Liren, a mistake that teams and fans discussed as the match wore on. [Source: Gagata.Ru](citation)