Nepo Wins Against Ding with Black
Nepo, the unlikely winner of the previous Candidates Tournament, won his first game as black against the most formidable opponent, Ding, and got an early lead With Black.
Nepo, dubbed a ‘dark horse’ by Magnus Carlsen, earned a coveted point early in the tournament — something that will most likely affect performance of this very strong and creative but moody player.
The Candidates Tournament, the final qualifier to the World Chess Championship Match, is held in Madrid, Spain, on June 16 — July 5, 2022. Top eight players play in an intense double round robin event (all play all twice), and the winner will become the challenger for the title of the World Chess Champion.
